Dublin's Historic Victory Over Limerick in All-Ireland SHC Quarter-Final

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Dublin defied a first-half red card and stunned favourites Limerick with two quickfire goals to seal a historic win

History was made at Croke Park as Dublin shocked the hurling world with a stunning victory over Limerick in the All-Ireland SHC quarter-final. Despite being down to 14 men early on, Dublin managed to secure the win with two quickfire goals in the second half.

Going into the match as underdogs at 12/1, Dublin defied the odds and booked their spot in the semi-finals. The game-changing moment came with a red card for Dublin's captain, Chris Crummey, after just 15 minutes for a high tackle on Gearoid Hegarty.

Substitute John Hetherton played a crucial role in Dublin's victory, scoring a goal and assisting in another. The Dubs had standout performances all around the field, with Conor Burke, Sean Currie, and the Hayes brothers making significant contributions.

Despite Limerick's dominance early in the second half, Dublin's resilience shone through as they netted two quick goals to take control of the game. Limerick fought hard to get back into the match, but Dublin held on for a historic win.

The victory sets up a semi-final clash for Dublin against either Cork or Kilkenny, while Limerick's season comes to an unexpected end. The red card proved to be a turning point in the game, as Dublin's determination and skill ultimately led them to a memorable victory.



Source: Irish Examiner
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