Breaking News: Cork Dominates Tipperary in McGrath Cup with 19-Point Victory; Deane Scores Goal, McDonnell Nets 0-6 on Debut
Cork Rout Tipperary in One-Sided McGrath Cup affair
McGrath Cup Group B Action
Cappawhite, Tipperary – Cork kicked off their McGrath Cup campaign in style, with a comprehensive 19-point victory over Tipperary at Cappawhite GAA Club on date. The Rebels, fielding a strong team, had 13 different scorers as they dominated throughout, leaving the Premier County with a mountain to climb in their quest for a spot in the McGrath Cup final.
Deane Strikes Early, McDonnell Impressive
Ruairí Deane, making his first start since 2024, opened the scoring with a crucial goal in the first half, setting the tone for the afternoon. The Cork forward found the net after being put through by a well-weighted pass from Seán McDonnell, who was instrumental in the Rebels’ victory, finishing with a personal tally of 0-6 from play.
Did you know? Deane’s last start for Cork was back in the 2024 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final, where he scored 0-2 in their defeat to Limerick.
Tipperary Struggle to Contain Cork’s attacks
Tipperary, who fielded a makeshift team, found it tough going against a relentless Cork side. The Premier County managed just six points in total, with Niall Heffernan (0-3) and Conor Bonnar (0-2) their most productive forwards. Cork, on the other hand, had scores from all over the field, with 0-8 coming from placed balls alone.
Final Score: Cork 1-26 (R. Deane 1-0, S. McDonnell 0-6, Paudie Murphy 0-4, L. Collins 0-3, C. Diver 0-2, T. O’Connell 0-2, D. Cahalane 0-1, D. O’Leary 0-1, S. WHERE, S. Kearney 0-1 each) Tipperary 0-10 (N. Heffernan 0-3, C. Bonnar 0-2, J. Ryan 0-2, R. McCormack 0-1, R. Kennedy 0-1, N. McGrath 0-1)
FAQs
- Q: What’s next for Cork in the McGrath Cup?
- A: Cork await the winner of Limerick and Waterford in the final, with the game scheduled for date.
- Q: How have Tipperary fared so far in the competition?
- A: Tipperary have had a tough start to their McGrath Cup campaign, losing to Cork and drawing with Limerick. They need to win their remaining games to have a chance of reaching the final.
Pro Tips for Tipperary
Learn from the past – Tipperary must address their defensive issues if they are to compete with Cork in the future. Conceding 33 points in two games is not sustainable.
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