In a tightly-fought contest, Tipperary overcame Limerick in a far more one-way period of extra-time.
Leading from the start, Tipperary ultimately proved too much for Limerick; their recent efforts at rallying late proved fruitless this evening.
Making the most of their chances, and sacrificing comparatively few wides to their wasteful visitors, Tipperary will probably be left wondering how they didn't see the game out in normal time.
Finishing 0-26 a piece after 70 minutes, the score of the game undoubtedly went to Tipperary's Ronan Maher. From a side-cut, Maher's effort from the half-way line was monstrous.
The power, the distance, the strike. What a Sideline from Ronan Maher! pic.twitter.com/Hy7GYm0nwr
— The GAA (@officialgaa) March 31, 2018
What a sideline cut, my god easily 70 yards out! I wouldnt do that with a golf club 👌🏼😅 #ronanmaher #AllianzLeague #somecut
— Andy Fitz (@andyfitz90) March 31, 2018
Unbelievable from Ronan Maher, beat sideline cut I have ever seen #GAABEO #getover https://t.co/JpXOM4lCPv
— Oisin Mac Manus (@OisinMacManus11) March 31, 2018
Ronan Maher is so accurate i'd nearly let him cut my hair #AllianzLeagues
— David Kennedy (@DTKennedy9) March 31, 2018
What a score from Ronan Maher- sideline curled over from halfway. Incredible skill. @JoeyCan88 you have a rival, @GAA_BEO Tá súil agam go bhfuil an scòr sin agaibh do na buaicphóintí! #AllianzLeagues
— Mary Hannon (@MaryHannon10) March 31, 2018
Diarmuid Byrnes with score of the night, Ronan Maher’s sideline wasn’t far off it either, go a long way to see better scores.
— Jackie Tyrrell (@MrJackieTee) March 31, 2018
Despite fighting for their lives for much of the game, Limerick had no fear of expressing themselves either; this Diarmuid Byrnes point was all the better for Barry Nash's skillful pass.
Skilful Play by Barry Nash, with Diarmaid Byrnes with the finish! pic.twitter.com/91FPXHWGoD
— The GAA (@officialgaa) March 31, 2018
Tipperary will now progress to the Allianz Hurling League final against the winners of Wexford and Kilkenny tomorrow.
