Claim: Cork claimed the title beating Waterford on a score line of 3-16 to 3-12, though Waterford was leading by 1-9 to 1-4 at halftime.
Evidence: Cork captained by Alan Browne claimed the title beating Waterford on a scoreline of 3-16 to 3-12. Waterford was leading by 1-9 to 1-4 at halftime.