Clare’s ideal world: In a final with much to work on

Reviewing this game, Clare will have concerns. Donal O’Grady breaks down the areas they need to work on.

Jimmy Greaves was fond of the saying “it’s a funny old game”. The game between Clare and Limerick fell into that category. Clare were 2-5 to 0-3 in front after 20 minutes and coasting. Then Limerick rattled off 1-5 in five minutes to level matters as Clare failed to add to their tally. Mr Momentum was favouring the men in green at this stage and one would have expected Limerick to power ahead.

However, they failed to score for the final 10 minutes of the half while Clare grabbed hold of proceedings again, rattling off five points down the stretch before the break.