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Cork V Limerick Hurling Semi Final.

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Replying To blackspot91:  "was just thinking it'll be some sickner if, in a year where we beat tipp kk and cork, we lose a final to clare or galway"
Yeah, no one can say Limerick got a soft route to the final anayway.

The fact remains that Galway as reigning Champions are the team to beat and not the other three you mention.

Killarney.87 (Tipperary) - Posts: 2513 - 29/07/2018 19:40:55    2127335

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There is a real air of positivity and love of hurling on this thread after a great weekend which is brilliant to see.

On that note, hard luck to Cork. It takes two to tango and they played their part too. It will be a hard loss to take after some near misses over reasons years. They will bounce back with their good young team.

Killarney.87 (Tipperary) - Posts: 2513 - 29/07/2018 19:48:17    2127340

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Replying To Canuck:  "Unbelievable stuff again. I gave the referee yesterday an A+. Usually hard on them but again today he did a good job. A few mistake but an A for sure. Those few mistakes over 100 minutes by one participant (the ref) are nothing. If the standard of this weekend can be maintained we are in good shape.
Fantastic game. Fantastic sport, Bring it on."
Ref did ok in a very fast paced match but he failed to blow for a clear push in the back by Cian Lynch on Daniel Kearney as Kearney was bending over to rise the ball and to add insult to injury, Lynch was putting the ball in the net 5 seconds later! I had a Limerick relative in the house with me watching the match and had to freeze frame the moment when Lynch's hand was extended onto Kearney's back as Kearney was bending over, but she still wasn't having it! Maybe it wouldn't have made a difference to the result, who knows, but conceding a goal just before half time is a sickener.

ballydalane (Kilkenny) - Posts: 1256 - 29/07/2018 19:52:00    2127342

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Replying To Rockies:  "Congratulations to Limerick. They have momentum now.Great subs bench especially Shane Dowling. Will be some cracker of final against Clare or Galway.
Cork's subs bench was weak.
Still can't figure out how Eoin Cadogan was penalized for over carrying,,,he played the ball on his stick after 2 steps...that free brought Limerick to 4 points and they pressed home from there."
Yeah crucial free.....was very harsh on Cooper earlier in half too for over carrying given he had let Gillane run about 10 steps in first half when he dropped his hurl.......he was a poor Christy Ring ref and he is a worse Mc Carthy cup ref, out of his depth......reality is though that limerick had the better bench and drove on when given the opportunity......you would have to question corks sideline though when you lose a six or lead with eight mins to go........would love to see Limerick kick on now and win it......

PaudieSull1 (Down) - Posts: 738 - 29/07/2018 19:57:59    2127343

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Replying To WildPundit:  "Wasn't far wrong was I???"
Well you were. It was level after 70 minutes and thats the time you were predicting. I had the draw backed at 10/1. Great game, fairplay limerick. Fully deserved.

Dec82 (Clare) - Posts: 242 - 29/07/2018 20:23:44    2127347

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Replying To PaudieSull1:  "Yeah crucial free.....was very harsh on Cooper earlier in half too for over carrying given he had let Gillane run about 10 steps in first half when he dropped his hurl.......he was a poor Christy Ring ref and he is a worse Mc Carthy cup ref, out of his depth......reality is though that limerick had the better bench and drove on when given the opportunity......you would have to question corks sideline though when you lose a six or lead with eight mins to go........would love to see Limerick kick on now and win it......"
How about the ones he got right. Like the dropping of the hurley. The commentators got this wrong at first. The crowd got it wrong and the limerick players got it wrong. The referees both days were a standard above the usual we see. The steps is a tricky one. If the player is pulled or slightly fouled the tendency is to allow more steps. If the player is in open play with no one near him it gets called. The pace and speed of the games were unreal. Not just the greatest sport in Ireland but in the world.

Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 3056 - 29/07/2018 20:29:52    2127348

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I'm ashamed to say I've only really gotten into hurling this year but I think I picked a good time to start, fantastic games, I was rooting for Limerick for no reason really, I thought their quarter final win was magnificent,
I'll miss the Clare v Galway replay now I'll be in Ballybofey next Sunday, fancy it's going to be a Limerick v Galway final and I hope Limerick go all the way.

Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3201 - 29/07/2018 20:30:35    2127349

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Replying To Canuck:  "How about the ones he got right. Like the dropping of the hurley. The commentators got this wrong at first. The crowd got it wrong and the limerick players got it wrong. The referees both days were a standard above the usual we see. The steps is a tricky one. If the player is pulled or slightly fouled the tendency is to allow more steps. If the player is in open play with no one near him it gets called. The pace and speed of the games were unreal. Not just the greatest sport in Ireland but in the world."
Thats a fair comment and i 100% agree.

Dec82 (Clare) - Posts: 242 - 29/07/2018 20:36:09    2127352

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Key stat in many ways is Limerick's subs scored 2-5 between them.......Cork's 0-1.........Cork possibly had the better first 15 and could (maybe should ) have pushed on but Limerick had the better 21 .........Cork need to find another couple of ball winners and an imposing half back as Downing bullied Joyce when he came on..........

PaudieSull1 (Down) - Posts: 738 - 29/07/2018 20:48:14    2127355

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Another excellent semi, well done Limerick, now go on and win it!

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8754 - 29/07/2018 21:02:20    2127361

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Replying To Killarney.87:  "There is a real air of positivity and love of hurling on this thread after a great weekend which is brilliant to see.

On that note, hard luck to Cork. It takes two to tango and they played their part too. It will be a hard loss to take after some near misses over reasons years. They will bounce back with their good young team."
Reality is for next few years Cork, Limerick, Tipp, Galway, Clare, Waterford, KK will all think they have a real chance of winning the All Ireland and that is fantastic......not a puck of the ball between any of them......bodes well for hurling over the next few years

PaudieSull1 (Down) - Posts: 738 - 29/07/2018 21:03:15    2127365

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Replying To PaudieSull1:  "Reality is for next few years Cork, Limerick, Tipp, Galway, Clare, Waterford, KK will all think they have a real chance of winning the All Ireland and that is fantastic......not a puck of the ball between any of them......bodes well for hurling over the next few years"
Wexford aren't far behind if they get a decent manager.

Dec82 (Clare) - Posts: 242 - 29/07/2018 21:11:07    2127366

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Replying To Canuck:  "How about the ones he got right. Like the dropping of the hurley. The commentators got this wrong at first. The crowd got it wrong and the limerick players got it wrong. The referees both days were a standard above the usual we see. The steps is a tricky one. If the player is pulled or slightly fouled the tendency is to allow more steps. If the player is in open play with no one near him it gets called. The pace and speed of the games were unreal. Not just the greatest sport in Ireland but in the world."
Maloney hasn't a clue about the rules of hurling and makes the commentary almost unbearable. Duignan earns his corn as the co-commentator.

Killarney.87 (Tipperary) - Posts: 2513 - 29/07/2018 21:11:14    2127367

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Brilliant game of hurling again today well done to limerick and hard luck to cork.

It's great to see so many teams all at the same level and you couldn't pick a winner out of the 3 teams left.

Football is too predictable now. But the GAA will reap what they sow.

KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 29/07/2018 21:15:31    2127368

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Replying To PaudieSull1:  "Reality is for next few years Cork, Limerick, Tipp, Galway, Clare, Waterford, KK will all think they have a real chance of winning the All Ireland and that is fantastic......not a puck of the ball between any of them......bodes well for hurling over the next few years"
So true and it really does come down to inches and a bit of luck in the end Nicky Quaids save 9 times out of 10 that's a goal but the gods were with limerick today.

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 29/07/2018 21:17:21    2127373

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Ah lads, give the referee a break. How can he possibly be expected to see every free/push/dropped hurl in a game of that intensity? I thought he was outstanding as was James Owens yesterday. If you can do better, get a whistle and get out there, the GAA will be delighted to help you on board!
But what an absolutely epic weekend of hurling. The big difference between this Limerick team and teams of old is they don't panic. When they went 6 down today, they just stuck to the gameplan, didn't start aimless shooting.
If they can maintain the same composure they showed today and v Kilkenny in the final, I think Liam will spend the winter by the Shannon! I will be hoping they do it.

StoreysTash (Wexford) - Posts: 1836 - 29/07/2018 21:26:58    2127375

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What a game....delighted for Limwrick. Hope they go on and win it now...a long wait and nobody would begrudge them.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11581 - 29/07/2018 21:41:50    2127380

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Replying To StoreysTash:  "Ah lads, give the referee a break. How can he possibly be expected to see every free/push/dropped hurl in a game of that intensity? I thought he was outstanding as was James Owens yesterday. If you can do better, get a whistle and get out there, the GAA will be delighted to help you on board!
But what an absolutely epic weekend of hurling. The big difference between this Limerick team and teams of old is they don't panic. When they went 6 down today, they just stuck to the gameplan, didn't start aimless shooting.
If they can maintain the same composure they showed today and v Kilkenny in the final, I think Liam will spend the winter by the Shannon! I will be hoping they do it."
Very hard to say what is a foul from one game to another. But exciting games yesterday and today.
However a clock like the women's football or rugby is essential to cut out the added time that seemingly is the ref not wanting to call a halt and give teams a chance when the game is close.

Mayfair (Galway) - Posts: 68 - 29/07/2018 22:05:06    2127391

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Replying To StoreysTash:  "Ah lads, give the referee a break. How can he possibly be expected to see every free/push/dropped hurl in a game of that intensity? I thought he was outstanding as was James Owens yesterday. If you can do better, get a whistle and get out there, the GAA will be delighted to help you on board!
But what an absolutely epic weekend of hurling. The big difference between this Limerick team and teams of old is they don't panic. When they went 6 down today, they just stuck to the gameplan, didn't start aimless shooting.
If they can maintain the same composure they showed today and v Kilkenny in the final, I think Liam will spend the winter by the Shannon! I will be hoping they do it."
We need two referees, the game is way too fast for one man to officiate over.

Killarney.87 (Tipperary) - Posts: 2513 - 29/07/2018 22:45:01    2127402

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Replying To StoreysTash:  "Ah lads, give the referee a break. How can he possibly be expected to see every free/push/dropped hurl in a game of that intensity? I thought he was outstanding as was James Owens yesterday. If you can do better, get a whistle and get out there, the GAA will be delighted to help you on board!
But what an absolutely epic weekend of hurling. The big difference between this Limerick team and teams of old is they don't panic. When they went 6 down today, they just stuck to the gameplan, didn't start aimless shooting.
If they can maintain the same composure they showed today and v Kilkenny in the final, I think Liam will spend the winter by the Shannon! I will be hoping they do it."
I honestly as an often critic of the refs that both this weekend were excellent. Yes it is probable easier to be objective when your team is not involved but believe me I was as excited as if the Deise were involved. There was a definite improvement in performance from the officials. It seemed to me there was more conversation between them and the players. No dramatics when issuing yellow cards and did not give them when accidental hitting or illegal contact occurred. Just gave the free and moved on. The players hit hard and fair. Got penalized when going around someone's neck. The refs management of the games may be no small coincidence with quality of the games.

Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 3056 - 29/07/2018 23:06:33    2127407

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