Two of Ireland`s oldest and most successful hurling counties, Limerick and Waterford, will face off in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final on August 6th.
The match is sure to be a close one, as both teams are coming off of impressive victories in the quarter-finals.
Limerick defeated Clare by a score of 2-26 to 2-21, while Waterford defeated Tipperary by a score of 3-22 to 3-18.
Limerick and Waterford have a long and storied rivalry, with both teams having won multiple All-Ireland titles.
Limerick has won the All-Ireland title 11 times, while Waterford has won the title three times.
The most recent meeting between the two teams was in the 2020 All-Ireland semi-final, which Limerick won by a score of 1-28 to 0-24.
This year`s All-Ireland semi-final is sure to be another close and exciting contest.
Limerick is the slight favorite, but Waterford is a dangerous team that is capable of beating anyone on their day.
The match will be played at Croke Park in Dublin, and it is sure to be a sell-out crowd.
If you are a fan of hurling, then you will not want to miss this match.
It is sure to be a classic encounter between two of the best teams in the country.
Here is a more detailed look at each team:
Limerick
Limerick is the defending All-Ireland champions, and they are one of the most feared teams in the country.
They have a strong team, led by captain Declan Hannon.
Hannon is one of the best hurlers in the country, and he is a key player for Limerick.
Other key players for Limerick include Cian Lynch, Gearoid Hegarty, and Aaron Gillane.
Waterford
Waterford is a dark horse in this year`s All-Ireland Championship.
They are not one of the favorites, but they are a team that is capable of beating anyone on their day.
They have a good team, led by captain Jamie Barron.
Barron is one of the most experienced players in the Waterford team, and he is a key leader.
Other key players for Waterford include Stephen Bennett, Pauric Mahony, and Kieran Bennett.
The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final between Limerick and Waterford is sure to be a close and exciting contest.
Both teams are coming off of impressive victories in the quarter-finals, and they will be looking to book their place in the All-Ireland final.
The match will be played at Croke Park in Dublin, and it is sure to be a sell-out crowd.