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Browne inspires Tipp to Deise win

Declan Browne was the hero, yet again, for Tipperary
Declan Browne was the hero, yet again, for Tipperary

Tipperary had former All-Star Declan Browne to thank for their Tommy Murphy Cup first round win over Waterford.

The Moyle Rovers man scored 0-10 (5f) in Dungarvan to guide the defending champions into the quarter-finals on a 0-12 to 1-07 scoreline.

An 18th-minute goal from Gary Hurney helped Waterford towards a 1-03 to 0-05 interval lead.

But a high challenge from Waterford midfielder Michael Aherne, six minutes into the second half, earned him a straight red card.

The Deise held the lead until the 54th-minute when Browne pointed.

Browne mustered four unanswered points in a devastating nine-minute spell to dominate the closing quarter.

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