THERE WAS PLENTY of drama in the Tipperary SHC today, as defending champions Kiladangan were sensationally dumped out of the competition at the quarter-final stage.
Leading the Eddie Brennan-managed Moycarkey-Borris by seven points with 10 minutes remaining, it looked as though the holders would be advancing to the final four. They were also seven in front at half-time thanks to goals from Conor Byrne and Billy Seymour while Brian McLoughney raised a green flag in the second half.
But the challengers, who brought it back to two points early in the second half, struck for an unanswered 1-6 with the goal coming from Max Hackett in the third minute of injury time. That proved to be the last act of the game as Moycarkey-Borris celebrated an incredible result.
🚨SCENES IN SEMPLE STADIUM 🚨
— Clubber (@clubber) September 14, 2024
An injury time goal from Max Hackett has dumped reigning county champions Kiladangan out of the competition🤯@MoycarkeyBorris proceed to the semi-final🔴🟡
Watch the full game back on https://t.co/yMkMTpFmTc 📺 pic.twitter.com/Z6EpRP26x1
In the other quarter-final, last year’s semi-finalists Toomevara returned to that stage with a five-point win over JK Brackens as Darragh McCarthy starred with 11 points.
With just two points between them at half-time, McCarthy struck first on the resumption to put Toomevara three clear. A Michael Cahill point brought the sides level 11 minutes into the second half with little separating the sides until Toomevara found a new gear in the final 10 minutes.
Conor O’Meara put them three in front on 31 minutes with McCarthy adding to the haul as they finished with a five-point cushion.
The remaining Tipperary SHC quarter-finals take place on Sunday afternoon in Thurles with Loughmore-Castleiney playing Kilruane MacDonaghs at 2.15pm (Live on TG4), and Thurles Sarsfields facing Nenagh Éire Óg at 4pm.
Tipperary SHC Quarter-Final Results
Kiladangan 3-16 Moycarkey-Borris 2-21
Toomevara 0-26 JK Brackens 0-21
Still devastated from Friday night but it is what is is. Just can’t wait now to cheer on our southern brothers. Bring it home from Axel!
@4OYards: was shouting for Leinster on Friday night and felt their fans pain… we know what is like in Munster… Leinster fans are all welcome next Saturday hopefully they can assist in keeping the trophy in Ireland
Rassie….humble gentleman but you can see underneath a ruthless streak and a determination to win…. players have grown under him …Munster certainly gained under his stewardship ….confidence which was missing is back and players are expressing themselves ….Munster did a a “sarries” yesterday squeezed the life out of the opposition and then hit them with good scores
A true gentleman
I know it’s sort of meant as a compliment but last season was remarkably poor, Munster are just back on form this season. I’m a bit sick of all this rubbish about the talent pool in Leinster and the hard work in Munster. Munster players do have, and generally always did have, skills to compete with the Leinster boys, they just don’t show off as much or take as many risks so they go unnoticed.
Lads anyone know the craic about tickets? Seems to be very few available on Ticketmaster and their fairly pricey considering the seat location.
@Sam Bingham: you could try buying them second hand of fans of semi final teams, I’m sure after a shock result there will be some up for sale
Really think they should have kept Saili over Taute with Farrell, Scannell & hopefully Arnold providing serious ball carrying next season. Saili just offers something different going forward. Something they badly needed against Saracens for instance.
@Frankie Burke: Goggin (promoted from the academy this summer) is only 22 and very promising too.
Any link to Zebo’s try please? Cheers
@Gary: http://deadspin.com/irish-rugby-team-pulls-off-masterful-78-meter-return-1795401530
@PScald: Cheers. Great counter attacking rugby.
@Paul K Murphy: Which Zebo footage on youporn are you talking about? I couldn’t resist that one.