The Big Match with thanks to George Corbett Seat
Ballygunner are a first step closer towards regaining the Munster club hurling title.
The 12 in a row Waterford champions – who lost last year’s final – defeated Limerick champions Na Piarsaigh in a quarter-final tie at the Gaelic Grounds.
It finished 0-18 to 0-15 in favour of the Waterford side.
Pauric Mahony was absent for Ballygunner but nevertheless they led on a scoreline of 0-8 to 0-5 at halftime.
Harry Ruddle of Ballygunner celebrates after scoring a point. Photo: Sportsfile
Early in the second half, Na Piarsaigh briefly took the lead with a Ronan Lynch free.
However, in the closing stages, Ballygunner scored three consecutive points to seal victory.
Next up for Ballygunner is a clash with Sarsfields of Cork in two weeks time in a home tie at Walsh Park.
D. Hutchinson ( 0-5, 3 frees, 1 65); P. Fitzgerald (0-4, 1 65); H. Ruddle (0-3); M. Hartley, M. Mahony (0-2 each); P. Hogan, C. Tobin (0-1 each).
S. O’Keeffe; I. Kenny, T. Foley, A. O’Neill; H. Ruddle, P. Mahony, R. Power; C Sheahan, P. Leavey; D. Hutchinson, M. Mahony, P. Hogan; P. Fitzgerald, K. Mahony, M. Hartley.
The Big Match with thanks to George Corbett Seat
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