2021 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship final
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The 2021 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship final, the deciding game of the 2021 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship, was a hurling match that was played on 17 July 2021 at Croke Park, Dublin. It was contested by Kilkenny and Dublin.
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Event | 2021 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship | ||||||
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Date | 17 July 2021 | ||||||
Venue | Croke Park, Dublin | ||||||
Referee | Johnny Murphy (Limerick) | ||||||
Attendance | 18,000 | ||||||
Weather | Dry | ||||||
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Kilkenny, captained by Adrian Mullen, won the game by 1–25 to 0–19. The Dublin team had some withdrawals due to some players being close contacts of a confirmed Covid case. The match was tight in the 1st half but Kilkenny scored the last 3 points of the half to lead 0–12 to 0–9 at half time. Kilkenny stayed in front in the 2nd half and received a penalty in the 61st minute when Alan Murphy was fouled. Jake Malone was sin binned. TJ Reid scored a goal from the penalty and this score proved decisive.[1][2]