The Déise minor hurlers suffered a 21 point defeat to Tipperary in tonight's Munster semi final at Semple Stadium (3-27 to 0-15).
Full forward Tom Delaney shot 1-12 from play as the Premier set up a provincial final with Clare next week. Subs Jack Hayes and Darragh McCarthy added late goals for a rampant home team.
Jack Twomey was top scorer for Waterford with ten points. Goalkeeper Brian Callaghan pulled off three brilliant second half saves.
The sides were level five times in the opening nine minutes before Tipp pulled away. Delaney finished the half with 1-6 from play. On 31 minutes, a high ball from Ciarán Foley was batted out by Callaghan and Delaney smashed it to the net. He also nailed stunning points from both sidelines. Twomey got five points for Waterford, including a beauty in front of the New Stand, as they trailed 1-14 to 0-8 at the break.
Seven points was as close as Shane Ahearne's side came in the second period. Delaney added six points to his tally. On 60 minutes, he set up sub Jack Hayes for a goal. Darragh McCarthy netted another a minute later.
