Allianz Hurling League final preview Cork v Waterford
Both teams will have taken a good deal out of the league campaign. Cork rehabilitated after last summer’s All-Ireland trauma, got the win over Limerick, and have looked fast and on song in most of their matches.
Waterford manager Liam Cahill has worked hard to deepen the panel and can now be said to have options in most positions. They also both had impressive wins in their semi-finals, setting up a first meeting at this stage in seven years.
The blot on Waterford’s copybook was the lack of engagement in Nowlan Park when they were under pressure, but maybe they get a pass for already having all but qualified.
They opened their campaign with a draw in Parnell Park against a Dublin team hopping after a big Walsh Cup win but salvaged a draw, in the process impressing Dubs full-forward Ronan Hayes.
“They play a style very similar to ourselves: tackling and intensity and their want …
- April 2, 2022
