Cork v Waterford

All the talk coming into this year's Munster Senior Football Championship semi-final between Cork and Waterford was that this was the Rebels' game to lose. Cork have enjoyed a much more successful period of it in recent times and the bookies had them as comfortable favorites.
However, Waterford have been making serious progress under the guidance of Liam Cahill and their excellent league form this year has seen many believe that they could cause an upset in Páirc Uí Chaoimh this Sunday.
Cork will be without the services of Seán Powter and Michael Hurley, but they still have some serious firepower in their ranks. The likes of Patrick Horgan, Shane Kingston, and Conor Lehane are all capable of winning games on their own and they will be looking to lead the Rebels to another Munster final appearance.
Waterford, on the other hand, will be hoping that DJ Foran can continue his excellent form in front of goal. The former Lismore man has been in sensational form for the Déise this year and he will be looking to add to his tally against Cork.
Another player to watch for Waterford is Austin Gleeson. The Mount Sion man is one of the most talented hurlers in the country and he will be looking to have a big game against the Rebels.
This is sure to be a close and exciting game. Cork are slight favorites, but Waterford will be confident that they can upset the odds and reach the Munster final.
Prediction: Cork by 3 points.
Key Battles:
* Patrick Horgan (Cork) v Shane Bennett (Waterford): Two of the best forwards in the country going head-to-head.
* Conor Lehane (Cork) v Austin Gleeson (Waterford): Another fascinating duel between two of the most talented hurlers in the game.
* Séamus Harnedy (Cork) v Tadhg de Búrca (Waterford): A key battle in the middle of the field.
Factors to Consider:
* Cork's experience: The Rebels have a lot more experience than Waterford in big games.
* Waterford's form: The Déise have been in excellent form this year and they will be confident that they can cause an upset.
* The weather: The weather conditions could play a factor in the game.
:
This is a really tough game to call. Cork are slight favorites, but Waterford will be confident that they can upset the odds. It's sure to be a close and exciting game, and it could go either way.
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