FT: Dublin 0-22 Tipperary 2-27
FT: Galway 4-31 Westmeath 0-12
There were two clashes in Division 1 of the Allianz Hurling League to look forward to on Sunday afternoon.
First up, Galway opened their league campaign by welcoming Westmeath to Pearse Stadium in Salthill for a 2pm throw-in.
When the sides met in last year’s league in Mullingar, Galway won by 4-27 to 1-12, and the Tribesmen were the heavy favourites to get off to a winning start.
And Henry Shefflin's side were always in control as they went through the gears in the second half to rack up a big score.
Tom Monaghan was impressive, while Jason Flynn bagged a brace of goals for a rampant Tribesmen side.
The later game at Parnell Park between Dublin and Tipperary promised to be a more competitive affair.
But Tipperary quickly raced into a big lead as their forward line, inspired by Gearoid O'Connor, were in a ruthless mood.
Dublin threatened to get back into the match when starting the second half but two superbly taken goals from Sean and Jake Morris were the difference in the end.
Key Events
Full-time: Dublin 0-22 Tipperary 2-27
It's all over at Parnell Park and Tipperary have ran out comfortable winners after two superbly taken goals from Sean Ryan and Jake Morris.
Dublin 0-22 Tipperary 2-25
Whitely with a fine score for Dublin from near the sideline before O'Connor knocks over another free for Tipp.
74 mins gone
Dublin 0-20 Tipperary 2-25
Gearoid O'Connor knocks over a free for Tipperary who look to be sailing to a comfortable victory. Paul Crummey points for Dublin, but that looks like a consolation score.
69 mins gone
Dublin 0-20 Tipperary 2-24
Andrew Ormond points for Tipp whose lead is now ten points with 64 minutes on the clock.
Dublin 0-20 Tipperary 2-23
Cian O'Sullivan knocks over a free for Dublin, but they now trail by nine points.
61 mins gone
Tipperary get a second goal!!! Dublin 0-19 Tipperary 2-22
Cian O'Sullivan with a brilliant sideline cut for Dublin but then up the other end, Jake Morris is found and allowed to gallop in on goal before unleashing a ferocious shot into the net!
Dublin 0-18 Tipperary 1-21
Gearoid O'Connor knocks a sideline cut for Tipperary top stretch the gap to five points. And then that man O'Connor gets possession in the middle of the pitch before getting another for Tipp.
54 mins gone
Dublin 0-18 Tipperary 1-19
The gap is only four points now as Sean Currie points for Dublin.
51 mins gone
Dublin 0-15 Tipperary 1-18
Dublin respond well to the goal thanks to two frees from Cian O'Sullivan after Fergal Whitely scored from play.
47 mins gone
Tipperary goal!!! Dublin 0-12 Tipperary 1-18
Tipp work the ball well to Sean Ryan who charges past a defender before unleashing a shot across the goalkeeper and into the bottom corner..
Full-time: Galway 4-31 Westmeath 0-12
Monaghan gets another for Galway as they near the final whistle in Salthill. David O'Reilly adds another consolation score for Westmeath before the final whistle goes. It was a wide margin victory for the Tribesmen in the end.
Dublin 0-11 Tipperary 0-17
Dublin start the half well as O'Sullivan knocks over a free and then a fine point from play by Ó Dúlaing.
Galway 4-28 Westmeath 0-10
Conor Whelan, just off the bench, lets fly from the tighest of angles and it sails into the net!
Galway 3-27 Westmeath 0-10
Monaghan gets his fourth point from play for Galway. This is very much over as a contest.
66 mins gone
Galway 3-26 Westmeath 0-10
Tom Monaghan has impressed for Galway again this afternoon and he adds to his tally.
Galway 3-25 Westmeath 0-09
Jason Flynn gets his second goal for Galway - they have an unassailable lead at Salthill.
Galway 2-24 Westmeath 0-07
Galway have their second goal and it comes through Cianan Fahy. They have built up a massive lead.
Galway 1-22 Westmeath 0-07
Jason Flynn has found the back of the net for Galway as they continue to stretch their lead.
Half-time: Dublin 0-09 Tipperary 0-17
Dublin are eight points clear at half-time at Parnell Park.
Dublin 0-08 Tipperary 0-17
Jake Morris with a point for Tipp to extend their lead further as they approach half-time at Parnell Park.
35 mins gone
Dublin 0-08 Tipperary 0-16
Conor Burke points for Dublin but Tipp answer right back through Gearoid O'Connor.
31 mins gone
Dublin 0-07 Tipperary 0-15
John McGrath with a point for Tipperary to give them a eight point lead.
Dublin 0-07 Tipperary 0-14
It's double scores at Parnell Park as Gearoid O'Connor knocks over a free for Tipperary.
Dublin 0-05 Tipperary 0-13
Gearoid O'Connor knocks over a long-range free for Tipperary whose lead is eight points.
21 mins gone
Dublin 0-05 Tipperary 0-12
Dublin answer back with a Cian O'Sullivan free before Tipp keep the scoreboard ticking over through Gearoid O'Connor.
Dublin 0-04 Tipperary 0-11
Craig Morgan and Alan Tynan with two quickfire scores for Tipp to increase their leads.
Dublin 0-04 Tipperary 0-09
Eoghan Connolly points for Tipperary to give them a five-point lead.
13 mins gone
