Waterford were 3-6 to 0-0 up after 22 minutes at Walsh Park with goals from Patricia Jackman, Lorraine Bray and Caithriona McGlone. The hosts drifted off before the break however as Orlagh O'Hara flicked to the net for Antrim. Jennie Simpson then stopped Emma McMullan's penalty early in the second half. The Déise blasted 3-2 over the closing ten minutes as Beth Carton, McGlone and Molly Curran completed the rout.
Waterford 3-5 Kilkenny 0-12 (Round 2)
“Relief is my immediate reaction,” admitted manager Sean Fleming after watching his side progress to the semi finals in unconvincing fashion. “We didn’t play well, let’s be fair. Kilkenny had to win and they came out with full determination to do it. We are disappointed with our performance but we are delighted with the result.” The Cats led by 0-11 to 2-3 with ten minutes left before Dawn Power's ground stroke flew into the bottom corner. The Dungarvan corner forward contributed a valuable 2-1 from play with midfielder Lorraine Bray striking 1-2.
Waterford 4-11 Kildare 1-10 (Round 3)
Beth Carton bagged 3-1 and Aisling Power was also among the goals in Newbridge as Waterford secured top spot in Group 2. The Lilywhites played with a stiff breeze initially and established a 0-9 to 1-1 interval advantage. Waterford burst out of the traps in the second period as Power raised a green flag. Although Melissa Lyons netted for the home side, a Carton brace and the dead ball accuracy of Patricia Jackman ensured a comfortable away victory.
Waterford 3-10 Meath 3-9 (All Ireland semi final)
Waterford staged an audacious second half comeback to edge out Meath at Nowlan Park and qualify for their first ever All Ireland intermediate final. Sean Fleming’s side trailed by 3-5 to 0-5 after 33 minutes but three goals in eight minutes by Shona Curran, Aisling Power and Beth Carton utterly changed the complexion of this contest. The Déise defended heroically over seven minutes of stoppage time to cling on for a historic win. Patricia Jackman cemented her status as Waterford’s most valuable player with one of her finest hours. The Gailltir leader galvanised the troops especially when they were struggling. She also raised five white flags including two from play.
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