Like previous encounters neither side took a considerable lead, however, Kilkenny had a vital goal from Aidan Fogarty. Cork were in arrears coming into the final few minutes, however, Ben O'Connor goaled for Cork. It was too little too late as ‘the Cats’ denied ‘the Rebels’ the three-in-a-row on a score line of 1–16 to 1–13.
The game was a stalemate, neither side gained a significant advantage; however, Kilkenny scored a crucial goal from Aidan Fogarty. Cork were trailing in the final minutes but Ben O'Connor scored for them. It proved insufficient as Kilkenny prevented Cork from securing consecutive wins with a score of 1–16 to 1–13.