 Kilkenny, a team chasing a fifth successive championship, provided the opposition and a great game was expected.Tipperary got off to a great start which was bolstered by an early Lar Corbett goal.He subsequently completed a hat-trick of goals and Tipperary had a fourth by Noel McGrath to deny Kilkenny's drive-for-five and secure a remarkable and convincing 4-17 to 1-18 victory.