Four-goal Tipp topple Kilkenny in thriller to reach final

Oisin O'Donoghue's 70th-minute goal proved decisive as Tipperary beat Kilkenny 4-20 to 0-30 in a semi-final thriller at Croke Park to reach the All-Ireland Hurling final.

Having lost Darragh McCarthy to a second yellow card in the 60th minute, it seemed Kilkenny were about to break for home when they led in the closing stages.

But Liam Cahill's side showed resolve to get back into it and, with the game in the balance, substitute O'Donoghue cracked home a goal of the year contender.

It was a rollercoaster of a game with Kilkenny making the early running, only for Tipperary to storm into it as John McGrath hit the net early on, with further goals from McCarthy and Jason Forde helping them lead 3-11 to 0-16 at the break.

Kilkenny seemed to be winning the arm wrestle in the second period but the further twist came late with O'Donoghue's goal and then, a match-saving block from Robert Doyle on the line as John Donnelly's missile in the dying seconds prevented the Cats from snatching it back.

It means Tipperary will advance into the final against neighbours and Munster rivals Cork - the first time they will have met on hurling's biggest day.

More to follow.