Kilkenny 2-17 Tipperary 0-18
Kilkenny struck late to get the better of fierce rivals Tipperary in a rip roaring league contest at Nowlan Park in front of a crowd of 10,982 earlier today.
In a game that will serve as a fantastic advertisement for the league, the fast paced, skilful encounter was settled late on thanks to two goals from Kevin Kelly, snatching victory from under the noses of Tipperary.
The Premier County led for the majority of the game, with Kilkenny taking the lead for the first time in the game after Kelly's 67th minute goal, before seeing out the win in emphatic fashion with another goal.
At times, it looked like Tipperary could open up a big score as on multiple occasions they opened up a big lead and looked comfortable against a much changed Kilkenny outfit, but failed to shake off the home side.
However, to their credit, the reigning All-Ireland champions kept in touch with Hurler of the Year TJ Reid and Man of the Match John Maher leading the charge.
Eventually, the pressure told as their late assault on the Tipp goal proved enough to take home the points.
Here are some of the best pictures from a thrilling game:
The Kilkenny side lineout for the pre-game team photo
The Tipperary team stand for the national anthem
Walter Walsh and Michael Cahill go head to head
Darren Gleeson is given close attention
Walter Walsh and Michael Cahill continue their battle
Walter Walsh rises highest to claim the Sliotar
Credit ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan
Other Results:
Division 1B
Kerry 1-15 Limerick 1-19, Fitzgerald Stadium
Offaly 1-17 Laois 0-15, O'Connor Park
Wexford 1-11 Clare 0-18, Wexford Park
Division 2A
Carlow 1-11 London 5-16, Dr Cullen Park
Antrim 3-25 Kildare 3-13, Ballycastle
Westmeath 2-11 Derry 0-13, Cusack Park
Division 2B
Donegal 1-08 Armagh 2-14, Letterkenny
Down 4-12 Wicklow 0-11, Páirc Esler
Meath 2-09 Mayo 0-19, Trim
Division 3A
Roscommon 1-12 Monaghan 0-10, Athleague
Tyrone 1-17 Fingal 4-10, Healy Park
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