Limerick 2-24 Galway 1-18 (FT)
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Aaron Gillane scores two goals for the holders; Cathal Mannion nets Galway's goal
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Limerick 2-20 Galway 1-16
That's a well-worked scored Limerick as Casey notches a point.
And within a point David Reidy has scored another from about 90m out.
Seven-point lead for Limerick.
Image source, InphoLimerick 2-18 Galway 1-16
Neil McManus
Former Antrim star on BBC Sport NI
That was sheer athleticism from Hayes, he can cover ground and he is taking a well deserved break now in the half-forward position.
Galway meanwhile, need to get their forwards back in form. They caused problems in the first-half, but Limerick have got to grips with them now. They need to push up.
Limerick 2-18 Galway 1-16
Gearoid Hegarty fires over a point for Limerick, though Tom Morrisey can't add to it as he hits two wides within the space of 60 seconds.
Limerick 2-17 Galway 1-16
Before Aaron Gillane's second goal, Tom Morrissey put Limerick two in front with this wonderful sideline-hugging score.
Tom Morrissey point for Limerick
Limerick 2-17 Galway 1-16
Evan Niland misses a free. That's Galway's ninth wide of the game.
Limerick 2-17 Galway 1-16
That was an outrageous run down the left by Limerick's Kyle Hayes.
Such strength, pace and power - and he had enough energy left in the tank to fire over a point. Excellent stuff.
Limerick 2-16 Galway 1-16
The first 15 minutes of the second half have seen Limerick hit 1-4 to Galway's two points.
And just as I say that. Galway pull a point back.
Limerick 2-16 Galway 1-15
And breathe.
A break in play. I'm not complaining.
Limerick 2-16 Galway 1-15
Neil McManus
Former Antrim star on BBC Sport NI
That was like pinball. The first shot came off the crossbar, and then unfortunately for Galway, it then fell back in Gillane's path and there was no mistake the second time.
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Limerick 2-16 Galway 1-15
GOAL!
Aaron Gillane with his second of the game for Limerick!
His first effort came crashing back off the crossbar but somehow the rebound fell to him and he lashed it home.
Huge moment in the game. Limerick four ahead.
Image source, InphoLimerick 1-16 Galway 1-15
Big score for Galway as Kevin Cooney brings them back to within a point of Limerick.
The atmosphere sounds great.
Limerick 1-16 Galway 1-14
Neil McManus
Former Antrim star on BBC Sport NI
Seamus Flanagan seems to have come out of the field a bit further in this second-half, leaving Peter Casey inside.
There is a little breeze now in Croke Park.
Limerick 1-16 Galway 1-14
An incredible score for Limerick as Tom Morrissey lands a super strike from wide.
Two-point lead for Limerick now who have picked up where they left off at the end of the first half.
Limerick 1-15 Galway 1-14
Diarmaid Byrnes is wide with a long-distance free.
And there's a sixth wide for Galway at the other end.
Limerick 1-15 Galway 1-14
How will Galway respond to being behind having been in front for such long periods in this game?
Limerick 1-15 Galway 1-14
Aaron Gillane puts Limerick in front for the first time in ages.
It had to go to hawkeye but Gillane got the verdict he wanted.
Limerick 1-14 Galway 1-14
There's a famous name in the referee's notebook as Galway's Jack Grealish is shown a yellow card.
Seamus Flanagan also went in the book for his part in the clash.
Image source, InphoLimerick 1-14 Galway 1-14
Daithi Burke tries his luck from distance for Galway but he fires wide.
Still level.
Limerick 1-14 Galway 1-14
Diarmaid Byrnes lands a free for Limerick and we are level for a fourth time in this match.
Lovely strike by Byrnes.