GAME AT A GLANCE

MAN OF THE MATCH

Shane Dowling (Limerick)

A resounding message from the Na Piarsaigh man, thriving in the opportunity presented by Aaron Gillane’s suspension to score 0-15 on his first outing of the year.

TALKING POINT

Just how far can Limerick go? They are improving game by game and look to have the hurling and athleticism for a long, fruitful summer.

MAGIC MOMENT

Cian Lynch’s pickpocketing of Jamie Barron to set up a sublime move culminating in Kyle Hayes’ point.

REF WATCH

Sean Cleere acquitted himself well with a calm, no-nonsense approach.

MATCH STATISTICS

WIDES

Limerick 13 (6, 1st half) Waterford 7(2)

FREES

Limerick13(6) Waterford 15 (7)

YELLOW CARDS

Limerick 5 (M Casey 37, D Hannon 48, D Morrissey 55, R English 62, K Hayes65)

Waterford 5 (Philip Mahony 27, S McNulty 28, T Devine 34, J Barron 57, M Shanahan 62)

RED CARDS

0

ATTENDANCE

23,194

WHAT’S NEXT?

Limerick face Clare on Sunday in Ennis where a draw would secure their Munster final place. Waterford are effectively out, ahead of Sunday’s game against Cork.