"Their confidence was back"

Waterford's Stephen Bennett and Sean Finn of Limerick

Kilkenny great Henry Shefflin reckons Waterford got their confidence back in yesterday’s victory over All-Ireland champions Limerick.

Liam Cahill’s men scored a 1-22 to 0-21 win over the Shannonsiders, claiming their second league win and consigning the Division 1 title holders to a second defeat in the process.

Speaking on Allianz League Sunday, Shefflin said he was impressed by the Deise men’s display, particularly at the back.

"They're defence was a lot stronger," said the 10-time All-Ireland winner.

"I think Waterford's strength, they're adding to their panel. Patrick Curran came on around the 56th minute and got three points from play when he came on. Very impressive."

He continued: "Their confidence was back, the way they played the game and used the extra man. And they mixed it up very well.

"I think they created a lot of chances and we heard that last year from one of the Bennett's saying in training that Liam Cahill and Michael Bevans say 'Go for the goal, take them on, go for the goal' and they had the energy, they had the support runners and I must say it was very impressive."