A breathless, frantic second half saw Waterford secure their first All-Ireland final since 2008 with an 11-point victory over Cork at Croke Park.
Austin Gleeson's second half blitz means Derek McGrath's side book their place in the All-Ireland final and the game itself drew praise on social media.
The sides had previously met in the semi-final of the Munster SHC with Kieran Kington's side coming out on top with victory at Semple Stadium.
This time around it's Waterford who will progress to meet Galway in the All-Ireland final for the first time ever.
Austin Gleason some second half, worked his balls off in the first, showed real class and leadership in da 2nd. Barron/Fives unreal too. 🙌🏼
— Kieran Donaghy (@starryboy14) August 13, 2017
Let of the leash what a 2nd half Jesus Christ 🔵⚪️🔵⚪️🔵⚪️🔵
— Ken McGrath (@kenmcgrath78) August 13, 2017
History makers! Waterford will face Galway in The 2017 All Ireland Final. #GAA @WaterfordGAA @OfficialCorkGAA pic.twitter.com/M7ZYXja502
— sportsfile (@sportsfile) August 13, 2017
Austin Gleeson's 2nd half reminiscent of Roy Keane v Juventus in champions lge semi 99. Drove his team into a final he may not be playing in
— Mike Quirke (@Mike_Quirke) August 13, 2017
FUCKING YES WATERFORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😭😭😭
— ⭐ amy o'connor ⭐ (@amyohconnor) August 13, 2017
Galway haven't won the All Ireland since 1988 and Waterford haven't since 1959; it'll be a great final for the delirium and euphoria.
— Joe Donnelly (@kildarejoe) August 13, 2017
Jaysus wept. When was the last Galway-Waterford All-Ireland final? Let the mad search for ticeidi begin!
— Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) August 13, 2017
Best game in the world #GAA #CorkVWaterford
— Aidan O Mahony (@GmailMahony) August 13, 2017
I've just seen one of the best hurling goals ever 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 what skill #CorkVWaterford Austin Gleeson take a bow
— The krizkon (@krizkon) August 13, 2017
Well done Waterford. Best of luck in the final.
— Matt Cooper (@cooper_m) August 13, 2017
#Waterford clearly superior & deserve their final. #corkvwat
— Kevin Byrne (@byrne_km) August 13, 2017
Not from Waterford but I've never been so emotionally invested in a match! #UpTheDeise #CORKvWAT
— Melissa (@melon2212_wynne) August 13, 2017
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