In a game of fluctuating fortunes Cork looked likely to succeed but were deprived of victory when Kilkenny 'keeper Kevin Fennelly made two great saves from Con Brassil and Finbarr Delaney in the closing stages. A 5-13 to 2-19 defeat was the result for Cork.
Cork's chances of victory were high but were dashed by a late save from Kevin Fennelly, who prevented Con Brassil and Finbarr Delaney from scoring. This resulted in a 5-13 to 2-19 defeat for Cork.