Cork’s Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship campaign came to a cruel end at the TUS Gaelic Grounds as Tipperary produced a devastating late comeback to claim a 5-18 to 2-19 victory.

The Rebels looked in control for long periods and appeared on course for a place in the All-Ireland final when Bobby Power’s second goal helped establish a four-point lead entering the final quarter. Power was outstanding throughout, finishing with 2-8, while Sam McCarthy, Seán Riordan and Ryan Cagney also made important contributions.

Cork had battled impressively against the wind in the opening half, with Power’s first goal helping them build an early advantage. Despite conceding two quick Tipperary goals, the Rebels responded strongly and remained firmly in contention at the break.

When Power rifled home a superb second goal midway through the second half, Cork seized the momentum and moved four points clear. However, Tipperary responded ruthlessly. Inspired by the outstanding Chris Dunne, who finished with 3-5, the Premier County struck three late goals to turn the contest on its head.

Despite battling until the final whistle and narrowing the gap on several occasions, Cork could not halt Tipp’s momentum as their hopes of All-Ireland glory slipped away.

 

Scorers for Cork: Bobby Power 2-8 (0-7f); Sam McCarthy 0-3; Seán Riordan, Ryan Cagney 0-2 each; Stephen McHugh, Cormac Murphy, Callum Coffey, Liam O’Regan 0-1 each.

Scorers for Tipperary: Chris Dunne 3-5 (0-2f, 0-2s/l); Éanna Tucker 1-4; Josh Moroney 1-1; Conall Morrisson 0-4; Shane Ryan, Conor Kennedy, Zach O’Keeffe, KJ Dunne 0-1 each.

CORK: Marley Walsh; Jack Batterberry, Finn Cahill, Nathan Coffey; Eoin Considine, Dave Nolan, Liam O’Regan; Alfie Hennessey, Stephen McHugh; Cormac Murphy, Seán Riordan, Ryan Cagney; Callum Coffey, Sam McCarthy, Bobby Power. Subs: Tadhg McCarthy for Murphy (39), Cathal Barry for S McCarthy (56), Conor Ronayne for Cagney (60+1).

TIPPERARY: Eoin Connolly; Colm Ryan, Daniel Groome, Conor Collins; Travis McLoughlin, James Finn, Oisín Kennedy; Shane Ryan, Hugo Healy; Conor Kennedy, Conall Morrisson, Éanna Tucker; Zach O’Keeffe, Chris Dunne, KJ Dunne. Subs: Josh Moroney for O’Keeffe (42), Ciarán Gantley for Healy (60), Seán Burke for S Ryan (60+1), Rian McGrath for C Dunne (60+5).

Referee: Niall Malone (Clare).