Tipp goals made all the difference, says McMahon

DIFFICULT as it must have been, Clare captain Seán McMahon still had the good grace to face an inquisition after the final whistle.

With the victorious and understandably jubilant Tipperary team filing past, the Banner's number six had the reality of defeat staring him in the face, not to mention ringing in his ears.

The turning point of the game was quickly identified. "Those goals, we were really chasing it after that," said McMahon. "They made all the difference."