Outstanding individual performances were in plentiful supply across two enthralling All-Ireland SHC semi-finals. Here is our team of the week...

1. Colm Callanan (Galway)

Couldn't be faulted for the concession of the two Tipperary goals and pulled off a fantastic save from John McGrath.

2. Paul Murphy (Kilkenny)

Another assured display from the All-Star corner-back who rarely puts a foot wrong.

3. Daithi Burke (Galway)

Seamus Callanan has proven to be a thorn in the side of Galway in the past but yesterday he was held scoreless from play by the tenacious Burke.

4. Shane Fives (Waterford)

In a game that ebbed and flowed throughout, Fives' determination never wilted but it just wasn't to be their day.

5. Padraig Walsh (Kilkenny)

Found the target with two excellent points and kept a tight leash on Pauric Mahony from open play.

6. Ronan Maher (Tipperary)

Was forced on the back foot at times but stuck gamely to his task and sent over a crucial second-half point.

7. Padraic Maher (Tipperary)

A thunderous shoulder on Joe Canning and a goal saving hook on Conor Cooney - just another day at the office for the inspirational Maher.

8. David Burke (Galway)

A barn storming display from the St Thomas' clubman who can consider himself unfortunate to have ended up on the losing side.

9. Michael Breen (Tipperary)

Raised three white flags in a performance full of endeavour and afterwards attributed the Premier County's minimum margin win to their 'mental toughness'.

10. Richie Hogan (Kilkenny)

Operating between midfield and centre-forward, the Danesfort man made a vital contribution with four points from play.

11. Austin Gleeson (Waterford)

His goal was one of many highlights of a top drawer individual display and his prowess under the high ball was evident for all to see.

12. Patrick Maher (Tipperary)

Failed to score but Bonner's appetite for hard work knows no bounds and he led by example when their backs were against the wall.

13. John McGrath (Tipperary)

Was involved in the build-up for Bubbles O'Dwyer's goal and scored 1-1 himself - the Loughmore Castleiney man is enjoying a year to remember.

14. Colin Fennelly (Kilkenny)

Made life very uncomfortable for Waterford full-back Barry Coughlan and was clinical when his two goal chances presented themselves.

15. Liam Blanchfield (Kilkenny)

The former minor star made a dream senior championship debut and finished with three points to his name.

 

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