Kyle Shelly scored 2-8 (2-2 from play) as Tipperary defeated Waterford 4-13 to 0-7 in the first round of the Munster MFC at Sean Treacy Park last night.
Shelly raised Tipp's first green flag after just six minutes as the hosts raced 1-4 to 0-1 ahead. Points from Aaron Ryan, Aidan Behan and Sean Walsh got Waterford back within four. Two goals in the 22nd minute from Premier midfielders Paddy Creedon and Tom Tobin ended the contest however as Tipp led 3-8 to 0-5 at the break.
Tom O'Connell kicked two consolation frees for Waterford on the restart. Full forward Shelly sealed the win with his second goal six minutes into injury time.
Déise boss Tom Guiry admitted that they couldn't cope with Tipp's counter attacking game. "The pace that they broke at was something we weren't able to match."
Two dual players started for Waterford last night but Guiry believes that it's becoming increasingly difficult for minors to juggle both codes. "The day that someone can play hurling and football is nearly gone with the way the two championships are being run."
