What a game!
The Allianz League served up an absolute belter of a game of hurling between Kilkenny and Tipperary on Saturday evening, as a rollercoaster match finished in a draw with the final score Tipperary 2-17 Kilkenny 3-14.
TJ Reid was in scintillating form as he notched an impressive 3-5 including a penalty goal in each half and four frees, as Tipp needed a late score from substitute Steven O’Brien to remain unbeaten.
Michael Ryan and Brian Cody shared a laugh and a hand-shake at full time in a photo captured by Sportsfile that does a decent job of summing up how both sets of fans will feel.
It was all action from start to finish, with those who watched the game seemingly in agreement that a draw was a fair result as they tried to catch their breath after the final whistle. Many took to twitter to express their delight with what they had just watched.
Jesus, I love hurling! Now that's what I call a game! By anyone's standards, it was top drawer stuff! #MatchNightLive #AllianzLeague #GAA
— Anna Geary (@AnnaGCork) March 11, 2017
Our Director is feeling the burn after that special night in Thurles! #MatchNightLive https://t.co/ePZ6u2vBBe
— eirSport (@eirSport) March 11, 2017
Some game. Smoke coming out of my fingers by the end there! https://t.co/wDwiHHyYXl
— Eoin Ryan (@eoinryan101) March 11, 2017
Draw a fair result - ?? Class hurling - and win your own ball !!
— Tomas Mulcahy (@tomas_mulcahy) March 11, 2017
Privilege to be in Thurles tonight to witness that game of hurling. Unreal effort from both teams. Can't wait for the replay!!#GAA #honTipp
— Shane McGrath (@Shaneytweet) March 11, 2017
I'll save Brian Cody the trouble and just say that was a "savage" game of hurling
— Brendan O'Brien (@Rackob) March 11, 2017
That was just brilliant. Not sure how KK managed it at times
— Joe Molloy (@MolloyJoe) March 11, 2017
Ref should insist on extra time. What a game
— Shane Stapleton (@ShaneSaint) March 11, 2017
Fair play to both teams in Thurles once again they produce a belter for 14k lucky to be there? heart won't be right for a few days #quality
— Brendan Cummins (@BrenCummins1) March 11, 2017
What a thriller! #TippvKK was SO good, I actually stopped dancing practice!!! ? Epic game! Well done to all involved! #GAA #DWTSIrl
— Des Cahill (@sportsdes) March 11, 2017
More of the same please, that was tremendous stuff.
