 Waterford were then pitted against Offaly in their Phase 4 Qualifier on 19 July 2008 at Semple Stadium, Thurles.After a stern test in the first 60 minutes, Waterford eventually pulled away towards the end winning on a scoreline of Waterford 2–18 Offaly 0–18.This resulted in Waterford reaching the All-Ireland Quarter Finals and a match-up against Leinster runners-up Wexford.