Limerick talisman Cian Lynch says the penalty shootout that took place in last Saturday’s Munster SHC final between the Treaty men and Cork “sucked the life out of the game”.

Both sides served up a cracker at the TUS Gaelic Grounds, with 90 minutes not enough to separate them as extra time finished 2-27 to 1-30 before the Rebels won 3-2 on penalties to claim provincial honours for the first time since 2018.

Speaking on Newstalk this week, Lynch felt that the supporters at the match would’ve loved another five or 10 minutes of extra time rather than the penalty shootout that followed.

"I think everyone noticed that when it came to penalties it sucked the life out of the game side of it really, after an intense 90 minutes,” said the five-time All-Ireland winner.  

"For the five lads on both sides who stepped up to take the penalties, great credit to those guys. It's not something as players you practice a lot.

"I think hurling is in a great place and with all counties, everyone is pushing as much as they can, and I think for the supporters wouldn't they have loved an extra five or 10 minutes of extra-time? Maybe a replay...but take nothing away from Cork, they got the victory."

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