All-Ireland Under 21 final played in Croke Park on Sunday September 9th
Galway 5.11 Dublin 0.12

Galway maintained their 100% record against Dublin in All-Ireland Under 21 hurling finals with an impressive win over the Metropolitans at Croke Park. The Tribesmen made a blistering start in this game and they led by 3.04 to 0.02 after just 13 minutes thanks to well worked goals from Conor kavanagh(2) and Sean Glynn. It was suspect defending on Dublin's part in those opening minutes as Vincent Mullins' prolific forwards rampaged through with considerable ease. Bad defending led to Galway's first goal after seven minutes when Kavanagh received a pass from Joe Canning and the Kinvara corner forward had no trouble in slotting the first of his two majors to the net. Indeed such was Galway's early dominance that Dublin's only point in the opening quarter came after four minutes from top scorer Alan McCrabbe from a placed ball. Dublin's defence got stronger as the half progressed and Paddy Curtin made an impressive save in the 15th minute denying Sean Glynn what would be his second goal. It was the midfield partnership of McCrabbe and John McCaffrey which kept alive any hopes for the Dubs, while Peadar carton was also on target in a bright ten minute spell during which they managed to hold Galway scoreless. But Mullin's youngsters came back strongly and a goal from Kerril Wade before the interval ensured a 4.06 to 0.08 interval lead for Galway. Dublin were not going to lie down and Sean lane's charges came out strongly for the second half with two McCrabbe points, but once again Galway found their groove and the Craobh Chiarian clubman was the only Dublin player to hit the target in the second half. Semi final hero Joe Canning was playing a great supporting role at this stage for Galway and also chipped in with a 43rd minute point from a line ball, to ensure a double scores advantage at 4.08 to 0.10. An excellent Keith Kilkenny point, following a clean catch, and a Wade effort ensured that the gap stayed at 12 points and it seriously looked like there was no way back for Dublin. The capital side did stage a rally in the closing stages, mainly thanks to the free taking abilities of McCrabbe. Galway substitute Noel Kelly sealed victory with an 60th minute goal. Kelly was certainly prolific in his short time on the field and added a late point to ensure a comprehensive victory for Galway.

Scorers: Kerril Wade 1.04, Conor Kavanagh 2.00, Noel Kelly 1.01, Sean Glynn 1.00, Joe Canning 0.03, Finian Coone 0.02,Keith Kilkenny 0.01.

Galway Lineout: James Skehill Cappatagle, Alan Leach Kinvara, Ger Mahon Kinvara, Ciaran O'Donovan Athenry, Martin Ryan Kilconieron, John Lee Liam Mellows, Andrew Keary Killimor, Keith Kilkenny Kiltormer, David Kennedy Ardrahan , Sean Glynn Athenry, Kevin Hynes Sarsfields, Finian Coone Mullagh, Conor Kavanagh Kinvara, Joe Canning Portumna, Kerril Wade Sarsfields.
Subs used: Brian Hanley Carnmore, Aiden Harte Gort, John Greene Ardrahan, Noel Kelly Sarsfields, Paul Loughnane Kilconieron.