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Looking back to Michael Murphy's man-of-the-match display for Donegal last Sunday and the inspiration and belief that his early wonder goal gave to his teammates, brings us neatly to the importance of Joe Canning to Galway this weekend.

Galway’s victory over Kilkenny in this year’s Leinster final was the shock of the hurling year.  They nearly did it again on All Ireland final day, and now, in another sell-out in Croke Park, the momentum remains with the Tribesmen.

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"Commit. Focus. Believe. Achieve " - the recipe for Donegal’s All Ireland success, according to manager Jim McGuinness. In three days time, the Galway hurlers will have to do the same.

A strange feeling swept across Croke Park on Sunday afternoon as Joe Canning's 73rd minute point ensured a first All-Ireland SHC draw since 1959. The overriding feeling among the Galway squad afterwards was relief at getting a second bite at the cherry.

Galway senior hurling manager Anthony Cunningham was overcome with relief at the full-time whistle of Sunday’s Final at Croke Park

Coming out of Dublin last Sunday evening on the motorway was a surreal experience. The motorway at 7.30pm was like some kind of mobile car park for Galway supporters as they trekked West after seeing their team play their part in one of the best hurling finals in years.

There was a fantastic sense of satisfaction and contentment for Galway fans in Croke Park on Sunday after a five-point victory (0-22 to 0-17) over Cork saw them into the All Ireland final for the first time in seven years.

Sunday afternoon was a very special day for Anthony Cunningham, Tom Helebert and Mattie Kenny’s vibrant panel of hurlers and for Galway hurling.

The Galway hurlers and especially the Galway defence will face the “acid test” this Sunday when they face Kilkenny in the Leinster final at Croke Park (4pm).