O’Connor’s injury-time equaliser keeps battling Banner in business

Clare 1-13 Kilkenny 1-13

They surviving a stunning challenge from resurgent Clare in yesterday’s quarter-final in Croke Park due to a combination of James McGarry’s brilliant goalkeeping and missed chances in the closing minutes by Anthony Daly’s powerfully motivated side.

Ultimately, Jamesie O’Connor’s injury-time equaliser for Clare was thoroughly deserved and equally, the draw was fully merited by a Kilkenny team which was reduced to 14 men following the dismissal of star defender Tommy Walsh.