Maroon missions to the Déise

2002 at Walsh Park

Waterford 1-16 Galway 0-16

Waterford responded to a shock defeat in Parnell Park by blitzing the maroon men by 1-11 to 0-4 in the first half. Paul Flynn's first half goal and the accomplished free taking of Ken McGrath was enough to stave off a second half recovery from their opponents. 

2004 at Walsh Park

Galway 5-13 Waterford 1-14

Eugene Cloonan and Damien Hayes dismantled the Deise defence on a miserable day at the city venue. Cloonan lashed in 3-7 with Hayes accountable for 2-1. The writing was on the wall for the hosts when the Tribesmen gained a ten point half time advantage (2-10 to 0-6) 

2009 at Fraher Field

Galway 1-21 Waterford 2-12

In a controlled Galway display, Cyril Donnellan's goal split the sides at halfway (1-8 to 0-8). Joe Canning scored nine points for John McIntyre's men. Eoin Kelly attempted a comeback effort with two late goals to bring his tally to 2-7. 

2011 at Walsh Park

Waterford 1-17 Galway 1-16

Pauric Mahony nailed a late pressure free to squeeze Waterford through in the final group game but it wasn't enough to make the top two as Kilkenny and Dublin made the decider. The Ballygunner newbie took over on the frees after Richie Foley picked up an injury in the previous round against Offaly. In the sunshine, Davy Fitzgerald's understrength side led 0-8 to 0-7 at the break. Shane Walsh and Joe Canning traded goals before Mahony kept his cool. 

2013 at Walsh Park

Galway 0-15 Waterford 0-12 

Waterford started the afternoon at the summit of Division 1A but Galway dislodged them from the semi final spots. Playing against the biting wind, Anthony Cunningham's punished a flat first half from the hosts by departing 0-8 to 0-3 ahead. On a mixed outing for Joe Canning, corner forward Davy Glennon (four points) and midfield powerhouse Iarla Tannian (two points) picked up the slack.