Darragh McCarthy's stunner sees Tipp' snatch Munster U20 crown

An outrageous Darragh McCarthy winning point saw Tipperary snatch a dramatic Munster U20 hurling title from Cork and advance to an All-Ireland final against Offaly.

The sides were level an 11th time with William Buckley's free in the fourth and final minute of added time but in the few remaining seconds, the Toomevara star’s 10th point proved the difference.

Cork will rue a goal which was controversially not awarded in the 45th minute. Buckley’s dipping shot seemed to be pushed into the roof of the net by Eoin Horgan but was not spotted by the umpires before it dropped outside the goalline.

It denies the reigning champions an All-Ireland final rematch with Offaly, with Tipp instead marching into next Saturday’s decider at Nowlan Park. The Premier also draw level with Cork on top of the Munster U20 hurling roll of honour with 22 titles.

The 8pm throw-in at the Gaelic Grounds was the result of the Limerick senior hurlers’ final training session for Sunday’s clash with Waterford, which preceded this encounter before the turnstiles were opened.

Tipp entered without the injured Paddy McCormack as Ciarán Foley got a first start in the no.14 jersey, while midfielder Timmy Wilk did the same after proving his form and fitness for Cork.

A cagey first half was level seven times before Tipp headed down the tunnel 0-10 to 0-09 in front, with Foley their key scorer from play.

He finished off fine high catches by Conor Martin and Oisín O’Donoghue before adding a third that originated from an Aaron O’Halloran hook at the other end.

Their midfield pairing was effective with Adam Daly sitting back to hold dangerman Buckley scoreless until the second half while twice teeing up Sam O’Farrell for points.

Cork had Jack Leahy in fine form and he ended