Tipp did draw level through Josh Keane and O'Halloran frees before Jack Kennedy's stylish point off the outside of his boot. They punched roles straight through the heart of the Tipp defence, Conor Maginn, Peter Turley and Caolan Mooney picking off easy scores. Liam Kearns had seen enough by the break and brought on Stephen O'Brien and Conor Sweeney for the second half. O'Brien had an immediate effect in midfield and within 15 minutes of the second half, Tipperary were ahead. Kennedy's second free edged Tipp in front for the first and only time, but Down settled things down after a ropey third quarter.

Source: Irish Independent March 31, 2018 17:26 UTC