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All Ireland Hurling Final 2020 – Limerick v Waterford – Live commentary and list of scorers, start time for the final is 3:30pm in Croke Park.
We had a preview of this year’s Hurling Championship Finale in mid-November as Limerick overcame a stern test from Waterford to win the Munster final. Now, Waterford have a second bite at the cherry on the biggest stage of all after a heroic semi-final win over Kilkenny. But, the challenge Waterford posed in that Munster showdown means John Kiely will be sure not to underestimate his opposition. Limerick have been the team to beat in this year’s Championship but Waterford have already caused more than one upset. Limerick vs Waterford takes place at 15:30 on Sunday.
The Déise men opened their campaign against Cork and recorded a four-point win to set up a Munster final against Limerick. Four points was again the difference between the teams but this time Waterford came out on the losing side. However, Liam Cahill’s side left that game with the knowledge that they could compete with the best. They brought a ferocious intensity and went toe-to-toe with Limerick’s physicality in midfield.
In the 51st minute of that game Waterford were ahead. Then, Limerick’s strength in depth proved to be crucial. Kiely introduced reinforcements and his big guns on the pitch raised their game accordingly. Kieran Bennett was assigned to Cian Lynch for that game and Callum Lyons stuck to Gearóid Hegarty like glue. Still, these two Limerick leaders hit four points between them. It will be interesting to see how Cahill deploys his man-markers this time around. He will likely stick with what proved successful in the Munster final. However, there is no room for error with the stakes so high.
Following their Munster final defeat, Waterford beat Clare to set up a semi-final against Kilkenny. That game against the Cats resulted on one of the most entertaining games of Hurling to grace the Championship in what was already an action-packed year. As a result, Waterford carry the momentum into this final.
Special Limerick Team
In contrast, Limerick’s journey to the final yielded less drama and close-calls. Entering the Championship as favourites, their performances have justified this title. After conquering Munster, John Kiely’s troops beat Galway in the semi-final with three points to spare. The showing was a great example of how Limerick have the necessary tools to overcome whatever challenge is thrown at them.
In that semi-final, Limerick quickly fell five-points behind the Galwegians. Despite managing to come back without any sense of desperation, Kiely will be keen to ensure his side hit the ground running in the final.
Limerick’s physicality and intensity in the middle-third has been the source of much of their praise this year. However, their efficiency in front of goal has been their most valuable attribute.
As much as Liam Cahill will be focusing on the midfield battle, he must set-up his team to try and neutralise an incredibly economical Limerick attack. After failing to live up to expectations last year, Limerick are aiming to claim their second Liam McCarthy in three years.
Meanwhile, Waterford haven’t had an All-Ireland win since 1959. But, the loss of 2017 will be fresh in many minds and they’ll be keen end their drought.
Limerick vs Waterford is on RTÉ and Sky Sports Mix.
Limerick are 2/5 favourites with Paddy Power. On the other hand, Waterford are 5/2 and a draw is 10/1.
Prediction: Limerick.
All-Ireland SHC Final: Limerick vs Waterford, Sunday, December 13th, 15:30 (Croke Park).
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Date | Time | League | Season | Match Day | Full Time |
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December 13, 2020 | 15:30 | All Ireland Championship 2020 | 2020 | 13/12/20 | 70' |
Venue
Croke Park, Dublin |
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Croke Park, Jones\'s Road, Clonliffe East, Ballybough B ED, Dublin 3, Dublin, County Dublin, Leinster, D01 WY49, Ireland |
Limerick
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Waterford
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Past Meetings
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Waterford 0-19 0-30 Limerick, Result
Diarmaid Byrnes point
Pat Ryan point
Gearoid Hegarty puts Limerick 8pts up
Austin Gleeson point, 7pts in it
Bennett free
Kyle Hayes
Quaid makes two good saves, Waterford going for Goals
Austin Gleeson point
Gillane point, Limerick will be the 2020 hurling champions
Limerick lead by 9pts at the waterbreak
Bennett from play
Gillane with another free
Gearoid Hegarty point, thats six points
Gillanes 7pt point gives Limerick a seven point lead
Calum Lyons point, six in it
Tom Morrissey point
Dessie Hutchinson point
Gearoid Hegarty point
Gearoid Hegarty point
Bennett free
Seamus Flanagan point
First three points of second half for Limerick.
Gearoid Hegarty point
Flanagan first point of the second half
Waterford 0-11 0-14 Limerick, Half time in Croke Park
An amazing point from Gillane,
Bennett free for Waterford, back to 4pts
Bennett free for Waterford
Gearoid Hegarty point, Limerick lead by 6pts
Aaron Gillane with a beautiful point
Bennett free for Waterford
Gillane point from play
Tom Morrissey point from play, thats his 3rd. Four point lead for Limerick
Stephen Bennett point from a free
Stephen Bennett point from play
Gleeson hits over a lovely sideline cut
Kyle Hayes point, its now 6pt lead
Long range free from Bennett goes wide
Gearoid Hegarty puts Limerick 5pts up
Austin Gleeson returns but Waterford lose Tadhg De Burca to an injury
Its doubles scores at the waterbreak, 8pts to 4pts
Its doubles scores at the waterbreak, 8pts to 4pts
Austin Gleeson looks badly injured, Declan Hannon scores a point afterwards
Stephen Bennett point from a free, three in it
William O’Donoghue responds with a point
Stunning point from Austin Gleeson
Great save by Waterford keeper, Gillane gets a free
Gillane point
Aaron Gillane with a beautiful point from the sideline
Second score from Tom Morrissey, lovely point
Stephen Bennett point from a free
Stephen Bennett hits over a free from half way
Seamus Flanagan doubles the Limerick lead
Goal chance for Waterford goes wide
Tom Morrisey opens the scoring
Limerick (All-Ireland SHC final v Waterford): Nicky Quaid; Sean Finn, Dan Morrissey, Barry Nash; Diarmaid Byrnes, Declan Hannon, Kyle Hayes; Darragh O’Donovan, William O’Donoghue; Gearoid Hegarty, Cian Lynch, Tom Morrissey; Aaron Gillane, Seamus Flanagan, Graeme Mulcahy. Subs: Barry Hennessy, Conor Boylan, Adrian Breen, Peter Casey, Ronan Connolly, Aaron Costello, Richie English, Robbie Hanley, Paddy O’Loughlin, David Reidy, Pat Ryan.
Waterford : Stephen O'Keeffe; Ian Kenny, Conor Prunty, Shane McNulty; Calum Lyons, Tadhg De Burca, Kevin Moran; Jamie Barron, Kieran Bennett; Jack Fagan, Neil Montgomery, Stephen Bennett; Dessie Hutchinson, Austin Gleeson, Jack Prendergast. Subs: Billy Nolan, Peter Hogan, Mark O'Brien, Mikey Kearney, Patrick Curran, Colin Dunford, Conor Gleeson, Darragh Lyons, Jake Dillon, Iarlaith Daly, Shane Fives.