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DÉISE book All-Ireland Final spot with impressive win over Cork

DÉISE book All-Ireland Final spot with impressive win over Cork

Waterford are back in the All-Ireland hurling final for the first time in 9 years.

They've produced a stunning second half display to see off Cork by 11 points in a game full of drama and talking points.

Waterford lead by 1-7 to 9 points at the break with Michael Brick Walsh finding the back of the net after 4 minutes.

Cork started the better in the second half and looked to be favourites for a final meeting with Galway, until the game turned on it's head when Damien Cahalane was sent off for a second yellow.

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From there Waterford scored 3 goals in the last 20 minutes, with Austin Gleeson scoring a wonderful solo effort while Jamie Barron netted twice.

The game ended with 14 against 13 when both Conor Gleeson and Patrick Horgan received straight red cards.

The full-time score was Waterford 4-19 Cork 20 points, meaning for the first time ever it'll be a Waterford versus Galway All-Ireland final on September 3rd.

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