Pride mixed with disappointment was the reaction of Tipp U20 football manager Niall Fitzgerald following last night’s game against Kerry.
The Kingdom finished top of the phase-2 round robin with a 1-15 to 1-10 win over Tipp in Tralee.
Afterwards Fitzgerald was taking positives from the performance.
“We left a lot of chances behind us in both halves. When you do that against Kerry you get punished and Kerry punished us because they’re a good team.
“It’s kind of tinged with pride as week because the lads battled really hard and fought. Jack O’Neill there actually came off with a broken nose – went back onto the field – a real warrior. That group is full of them.
“I’m disappointed today but I’m excited about the future because I think these lads have a bright future.”
Kerry will meet Cork next Wednesday in Tralee in the Munster final.
The Rebels were too strong for Clare, running out comfortable 5-18 to 13-point winners.
