Complex sentence: Tipperary were reigning All-Ireland champions and were expected to build on this success in 1990 by retaining the title but despite a strong early start which gave them a good lead Tipperary lost their way and Cork won well in the end.
Split into simpler sentences: Tipperary were reigning All-Ireland champions and were expected to build on this success in 1990 by retaining the title. Despite a strong early start which gave them a good lead Tipperary lost their way and Cork won well in the end.