Kilkenny ... 4-13 Offaly ... 1-13 After extra timeKilkenny finally made it into the Walsh Cup final yesterday at St Brendan's Park, Birr, after extra-time. The sides had ended level at 1-10 apiece.
In additional time Kilkenny struck in the 71st minute when Eddie Brennan's goal made it 2-12 to 1-12.
The visitors sealed victory when they scored 2-1 in the last three minutes. John Hoyne notched a goal before Martin Comerford also scored.
Offaly led by 1-6 to 1-4 at half-time; Kevin Kelly scored Offaly's goal while Charlie Carter netted for Kilkenny.
KILKENNY: J McGarry; W Burke, S Dowling, T Walsh; A Cummins, P Barry, J Ryall; D Lyng (0-1), P Tennyson; B McEvoy (0-4), J Hoyne (1-0), J Coogan (0-1); D Mackey, E Brennan (1-6), C Carter (capt, 1-1). Subs: H Shefflin for Mackey 42 mins; M Comerford (1-0) for Coogan 42 mins; JJ Delaney for Barry 52mins; R Mulally for Ryall 61 mins; S Grehan for Carter 64 mins.
OFFALY: S Byrne; B Teehan, M O'Hara, C Murphy; C Cassidy, J Brady, K Brady; W Comerford(0-1), D Franks (0-1); B Carroll (0-9, 4 f), J Oakley, D Murray (0-1); C Gath, B Murphy, K Kelly (1-0). Subs: M Cordial (0-1) for D Murray 40 mins; D Tanner for Comerford 45 mins; S Weir for Gath 46 mins; N Murphy for K Kelly 64 mins; D Kelly for Franks 76 mins
Referee: Pat Aherne (Carlow).
