Limerick have pulled off a huge comeback in the opening game of their league campaign this evening, overturning a nine-point halftime deficit to upset All-Ireland champions Tipperary.
This was a highly anticipated clash to get the league underway, with the reigning Liam McCarthy and NHL winners coming head-to-head.
The game didn't really live up to the hype early on. Limerick were unable to deal with the intensity brought by Tipp, who played all of the hurling in the first half.
It's great to have the league back 😍pic.twitter.com/UBSM01wSUc
— Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) January 25, 2020
This score from John McGrath was typical of their display in the opening period.
What a dummy from John McGrath 👏pic.twitter.com/NCRwlIdfDK
— Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) January 25, 2020
Tipperary led 0-13 to 0-4 at halftime.
It was a different story after the interval, however. Limerick would look the much stronger outfit, with this stunning goal from Aaron Gillane getting them within four points.
What a finish from Aaron Gillane!pic.twitter.com/7EaQEFrgiH
— Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) January 25, 2020
When Gearóid Hegarty found the back of the net seven minutes later Limerick were level.
Goal for Gearóid Hegarty!!! Limerick have overturned a nine-point halftime deficit to level the game against Tipp 👀pic.twitter.com/9eD2b640P9
— Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) January 25, 2020
They powered on from this point, finding themselves two points ahead in injury time.
Tipp would have the opportunity to win it late on, but their free would deflect off the crossbar.
"That's how close it was at the end, ball off the crossbar"
What a start to the league, exactly what Seamus & Lar wanted to see. #AllianzLeagues #GAA pic.twitter.com/2zsfbMH1Xs— eir Sport (@eirSport) January 25, 2020
Not a bad start to the league!
