Tom McGlinchey wasn't getting carried away after the Waterford footballers beat Cork in a competitive game for the first time since 1957.

The Deise manager was eager to put things into perspective after his side's shock McGrath Cup semi-final victory at Clashmore.

"It's the 18th of January," he pointed out to the Irish Examiner.

"It's heavy ground, the wind was tough. Cork will say they didn't start some of their marquee players, but that's not to take anything away from our lads.

"Our focus is on the 31st of January, the league, and that's not taking anything away from today. The great thing is that they have an idea now they can compete."

He added: "The fact that the lads went to the 73rd minute is pleasing, but there won't be any bonfires lit. We still have a final to play and we want to win another competitive game. UCC have an incredible team.

"It's another test for us and hopefully if we come through that with another performance we'll be ready for the league."

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