Kilkenny had led going into the final stretch, however, Joe Canning struck a stoppage time equaliser to level the game at 2-13 to 0-19 and send the final to a replay for the first time since 1959. The replay took place three weeks later on 30 September 2012.
Kilkenny had an advantage going into the final stage of the game, but Joe Canning scored a late goal to tie the score at 2-13 to 0-19 and force a replay for the first time since 1959. The replay took place three weeks later on September 30th, 2012.