2:02 Watch highlights of Kilkenny's comeback win over Dublin in the opening game of the Leinster Championship Watch highlights of Kilkenny's comeback win over Dublin in the opening game of the Leinster Championship Captain TJ Reid led the way as Brian Cody’s 21st championship in charge of Kilkenny got off to a winning start against Dublin at Nowlan Park. But they were made battle all the way by a Dublin side who faded in the second-half of an action-packed Leinster SHC encounter. Reid found the net twice in the second-half as Dublin, who led by six points at one stage in the opening half, wilted in a game where it seemed Mattie Kenny's first championship match in charge was poised to yield only a second win in 76 years over Kilkenny in the competition. The sides were level three times in the opening eight minutes but Dublin pulled ahead when Sean Moran blasted home the first of their penalties after ten minutes after Liam Rushe was fouled by Conor Fogarty. Nine Dublin players hit the target in the opening half to Kilkenny's five as they built up a 1-13 to 0-12 interval lead to rattle Cody's men. Colin Fennelly of Kilkenny in action against Sean Moran of Dublin during the Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1 match Alan Murphy picked off three points from play in the opening eleven minutes for Kilkenny but they struggled in attack with Dublin full-back Eoghan O'Donnell outstanding once again. But the big talking point of the opening half came two minutes from the interval when TJ Reid tried to manufacture a Kilkenny goal by taking a quick free to the unmarked Billy Ryan but Dublin selector Greg Kennedy, the former Galway defender, caught the ball having entered the field to issue an instruction to a player. 2:24 Kilkenny manager Brian Cody says his side's second half display was very decent as they came from behind to beat Dublin in the Leinster group of the 2019 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Kilkenny manager Brian Cody says his side's second half display was very decent as they came from behind to beat Dublin in the Leinster group of the 2019 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Cody and the Kilkenny management were incensed by the intervention of the Dublin official, adding to their frustration after a half when six of their 0-12 tally came from frees by Reid. In contrast, Dublin worked the ball through the lines much more smoothly with Darragh O'Connell, Paul Ryan, Fergal Whitely and Danny Sutcliffe among the scorers as they took the game to the Cats. They opened up a 1-11 to 0-8 lead after 28 minutes before Kilkenny hit back with another couple of frees from Reid. But then Rushe was fouled at the other end, this time by Paul Murphy, for a second Dublin penalty. However, Moran's shot flew over the bar, another let-off for a Kilkenny side who saw Paul Ryan's goal effort flash inches the wrong side of the left post moments earlier. Dublin's Liam Rushe in action against Paddy Deegan of Kilkenny Reid and Whitely exchanged points before Ger Aylward cut the gap to four at the break when the Kilkenny corner-forward struck a good point. Reid reduced the margin to a goal within a minute of the restart with his seventh free but it was cancelled almost immediately when Treacy landed his third free. The two again quickly exchanged frees before Reid's ninth of the evening left it 1-15 to 0-15 to Dublin after 42 minutes. Saturday May 11: Other Hurling results Antrim 3-19 0-14 Kerry Joe McDonagh Cup (Round 1) Offaly 3-21 4-22 Laois Joe McDonagh Cup (Round 1) Down 2-14 3-20 Derry Christy Ring Cup Group 1 Armagh 2-20 2-14 Monaghan Christy Ring Cup Group 1 Louth 1-19 2-24 Sligo Christy Ring Cup Group 2 Kilkenny drafted in the 2014 Hurler of the Year Richie Hogan in a bid to rescue the game but it was Reid, who collected that award the following year, who got them back on level terms after 49 minutes. Padraig Walsh, who dominated after moving to centre-back, set the move in motion before Reid did a quick one-two with Colin Fennelly and then dispatched the ball to the bottom left corner and level the sides. 2:30 Dublin manager Mattie Kenny says his side went route one in the second half and became predictable as they lost to Kilkenny in the Leinster group of the 2019 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Dublin manager Mattie Kenny says his side went route one in the second half and became predictable as they lost to Kilkenny in the Leinster group of the 2019 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Chris Crummey and debutant Adrian Mullen exchanged points but then Reid blasted home a penalty after Colin Fennelly was fouled after 59 minutes. Richie Leahy and Tommy Walsh quickly added points to lead by 2-19 to 1-17 and they never looked like letting it slip from there. Scorers for Kilkenny: TJ Reid 2-12 (0-11f, 1-0pen, 0-1 '65), Alan Murphy 0-3, Richie Leahy 0-2, Ger Aylward 0-2, Walter Walsh 0-1, Padraig Walsh 0-1, Adrian Mullen 0-1, Tommy Walsh 0-1. Scorers for Dublin: David Treacy 0-6 (6f), Sean Moran 1-2 (1-0pen, 0-2f), Danny Sutcliffe 0-4, Fergal Whitely 0-2, Chris Crummey 0-2, Darragh O'Connell 0-1, Paul Ryan 0-1, Tomas Connolly 0-1, Liam Rushe 0-1, Sean Treacy 0-1 Upcoming live GAA games on Sky Sports Cavan vs Monaghan Ulster SFC Mayo/New York vs Roscommon/Leitrim Connacht SFC Cork vs Waterford Munster SHC Sky Sports' live GAA coverage continues on Saturday, May 18 as Cavan face Monaghan in the Ulster Football Championship on Sky Sports Action from 6pm. You can also stay up to date with all the action by following us @SkySportsGAA and get all the latest news, previews and interviews www.skysports.com/gaa<doc-sep>There was uproar as Dublin selector Greg Kennedy stopped a clear goal chance for Kilkenny. The Dubs travelled to Nowlan park in the opening round of the Leinster championship. Mattie Kenny’s men led 1-13 to 0-12 points at half time, but an incident just before the break sent Brian Cody into a rage. Kilkenny were awarded a free kick deep in Dublin territory when TJ Reid tried to take a quick one. Former Galway man, Kennedy, caught the ball played by Reid before throwing it back to him, which sent the entire ground into disarray. Kennedy was ushered from the pitch by referee Cathal McAllister, but wasn’t issued with a red card. In an effort to increase participation within the city the GAA are now allowing Dublin teams to play with an extra man…….#kilkenny #dublin #hurling #GAA pic.twitter.com/cWRxvq9YMV — Niall McNamara (@NiallMc1983) May 11, 2019 As Mattie Kenny‘s backroom team member left the field he was met with deafening boos and a furious Brian Cody. The Cats came out a different side in the second half, dominating the Dubs to prevail by five points. Cody spoke to Sky Sports after the game : ‘I know Greg used to play corner back but he brought it to a new level tonight.’<doc-sep>TJ Reid said Kilkenny upped their workrate and energy levels in the second half of their five-point win over Dublin in their Leinster hurling championship opener in Nowlan Park yesterday. Kilkenny trailed Dublin by four points at half-time and might have been further behind had Sean Moran kept his second penalty lower two minutes before the break. However, as has often been the case, the Cats re-emerged a different animal, with former Hurler of the Year Reid to the fore, hitting two goals and a hail of points, the bulk from placed balls. "We knew it was going to be a war here," he told RTÉ Sport after the game. "Last year, in Parnell it was the exact same. Physical game, the rucks and the breaking ball needed to be won. "First half, we didn't go well enough as a team. We reflected on that at half-time. Bit more energy in the second half, and look, we got on top of Dublin. "It was a big game for us. A home game so it was vital for us to get two points on the board. It was just pure workrate and honesty. TJ Reid whipping home Kilkenny's opening goal early in the second half against Dublin "We've Carlow next week in Dr Cullen Park and we can't take anything for granted. It's a big game, so happy days." Reid was at the centre of a bizarre incident shortly before half-time, when he opted to take a short free in the direction of Billy Ryan 20 yards out from goal. Dublin selector Greg Kennedy - former All-Ireland finalist with Galway - was still on the pitch, having offered words of advice to a number of his players during a break in play. The selector moved in front of Ryan as Reid took the quick free and simply caught the ball, provoking a mixture of bemusement and anger among the crowd and the Kilkenny sideline. There remains some confusion over whether Kennedy's intervention had a material effect on the game as the referee was still speaking to a Dublin player. In the wake of victory, Reid was inclined to take a lighthearted view of the incident. "It was a bit strange. I've never seen anything like that before. But, In fairness, it was a good catch out of the selector!"<doc-sep>
TJ Reid registered a fantastic 2-12 as he led Kilkenny to a thrilling win over Dublin in a sizzling Leinster senior hurling championship opener at sunny Nowlan Park this evening. The Cats put in a powerful second half display, with Reid leading the way, shooting two goals as Brian Cody's team took a giant step forward despite being severely weakened by injury in the lead up to the game. The Kilkenny boss gave a championship debut to five players and they were made earn their keep as Dublin let rip. The action was fast and furious from the start. The opening two points were shared by Alan Murphy and David Treacy, from a free. Things remained even until Dublin hit the front with a goal from a penalty in the eighth minute. From there, they visitors grabbed the initiative, often out-working and out-running the opposition. The penalty was earned when Liam Rushe was fouled after taking a pass from Fergal Whitely. Centre-back Sean Moran lashed the ball into the net to shoot them 1-03 to 0-03 in front. Kilkenny hung in there and points from Alan Murphy and Walter Walsh had the gap back to the minimum. It was the same on the quarter hour, but when Dublin put a pair of points together through Danny Sutcliffe and Sean Moran (free) the . Padraig Walsh charged up the field for a good Kilkenny score in the 22nd minute, but Dublin’s response was emphatic. Sutcliffe, Rushe, Treacy and Fergal Whitely all landed points to push their advantage out to six points, their biggest lead at any stage of the contest. Tempers flared following a bizarre incident just before half-time when TJ Reid, standing over a 25 metre free, opted to take it quick to Billy Ryan to his right. Dublin selector Greg Kennedy - a former All-Ireland finalist with Galway (2001) - was on the field dispensing advice to his players and happened to be standing in front of Ryan when the free was quickly taken. He proceeded to catch the ball, sparking a mixture of bemusement and anger in the crowd and on the sideline. The free was re-taken but not before Brian Cody confronted Kennedy on his journey back to the sideline. Brian Cody and Dublin selector Greg Kennedy in heated conversation just before half-time Reid pointed the re-take to stall Dublin's momentum a tad, only for the away side to almost goal seconds later, Paul Ryan sending a bullet of a shot wide of the left upright. Rushe won a second penalty in the 34th minute when fielding a high ball from Chris Crummey. Sean Moran was this time content to lash the ball high over the bar, leaving the Dubs in a 1-13 to 0-12 lead at the break. Kilkenny restructured their team in the second half, and with Padraig Walsh at centre-back and Huw Lawlor at full they looked much more settled and were able to generate a lot more power. The winners earned parity in the 46th minute when Reid played a lovely 1-02 with club colleague, Colin Fennelly before lashing the ball to the net. Twice subsequently, the scores were level but Kilkenny hit for home in the 56th minute when they goaled again. Colin Fennelly won possession when getting to the end of a delivery from Lawlor, and when he was fouled Reid shot the Cats into a 2-16 to 1-17 lead from a penalty. The home side never looked back from there and eventually surged clear to win by five points. Kilkenny - Darren Brennan; Paul Murphy, Paddy Deegan, Tommy Walsh (0-01); Enda Morrissey, Huw Lawlor, Conor Fogarty; Padraig Walsh (0-01), Alan Murphy (0-03); Adrian Mullen (0-01), Walter Walsh (0-01), TJ Reid (2-12, 1-00 pen, 0-11f); Billy Ryan, Colin Fennelly, Ger Aylward (0-02). Subs: Richie Leahy (0-02) for Morrissey h-t; Richie Hogan for Ryan (39). Dublin - Alan Nolan; Paddy Smyth, Eoghan O’Donnell, Tomas Connolly (0-01); Chris Crummey (0-02), Sean Moran (1-02, 1-01 pen, 0-01f), Shane Barrett; Sean Treacy (0-01), Darragh O’Connell (0-01); David Treacy (0-06, 0-06f), Danny Sutcliffe (0-04), Fergal Whitely (0-02); Paul Ryan (0-01), Liam Rushe (0-01), Eamon Dillon. Subs: Riain McBride for T Connolly (50); Conal Keaney for P Ryan (60); Cian Boland for S Treacy (65); Jake Malone for D Treacy (71); Ronan Hayes for Rushe (73)