Kilkenny defeat Waterford in the All-Ireland SHC Semi-Final...

Kilkenny 2-23 Waterford 3-15

Kilkenny have eased into the All-Ireland Hurling Final, after defeating a brave Waterford side in an entertaining encounter at Croke Park.

The Cats got off to the better start, but a Shane Walsh goal in the fifth minute gave the Waterford side a brief lead in the game. However, Eddie Brennan got a goal in the 13th minute, to give the lead back to Kilkenny. The Cats would never again trail in this match.

Kilkenny's Henry Sheflin hit a total of 1-06 for his side in the first half.

Half-Time Score: Kilkenny 2-12 Waterford 1-09

The Deise got the second half off to a great start with another goal from Shane Walsh. However, Kilkenny maintained their lead with consistent scoring from Sheflin. He got another 8 points in the second half for the Cats to bring his tally for the day to 1-14.

Waterford's Eoin Kelly got a goal from a 65 yards free in the 64th minute, but it wasn't enough for the Deise to mount a serious comeback.

Kilkenny ran out worthy winners in the end. The Cats will face the winners of the other SHC semi-final between Limerick and Tipperary.

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