Cork survive stern test from Banner

Champions Cork survived a stern test from Clare before emerging victorious 0-14 to 0-11 after extra-time, in yesterday’s thrilling National Camogie League Division 1 semi-final in Kilmallock.

Four consecutive points from Eimear O’Sullivan, Briege Corkery, Orla Cotter and Síle Burns propelled Cork to a 0-8 to 0-4 half-time lead.

Cotter stretched the margin to five but Clare dominated the remainder of the second-half as the dead ball accuracy of Claire McMahon reduced the gap to two points with six minutes remaining.