"Our efficiency was just a bit down today" - Kiely

Limerick boss John Kiely says his side’s overall efficiency wasn’t where it needed to be in yesterday evening’s Munster SHC final against Cork.

The Treaty men’s hopes of a seven-in-a-row success down south were foiled after losing out in a penalty shootout against the Rebels (3-2) who claimed their first provincial success since 2018.

Speaking to RTE Sport after the game at the TUS Gaelic Grounds, Kiely said he was “super proud” of his players’ effort in defeat.

"Our efficiency overall wasn't where it was at against Cork the first day. Our efficiency was just a bit down today. We were creating scoring opportunities, but it was a very difficult wind as well. It was a swirling breeze, and hard to score for both teams,” he stated.

"Cork had 24 scoring chances in the first half but only 15 scores in the opening half. Their shooting efficiency was low as well.

"We have a great record in extra-time. I thought we played exceptionally well, I thought we were the better team in extra-time.

"I think we created 14 scoring chances to their 8 in extra-time, so I thought we had enough done to win the game in that extra-time period. I think Cork got a really good rub of the green there just in that last piece.

"All told, I have just to be super proud of our fellas for the effort they put in. It was just an incredible effort. We have six out of seven Munster finals, that record will stand a long time."