Clare keep on winning against gallant Dubs

Clare 3-13 Dublin 2-13

Clare collected their second brace of NHL points in Division 1A when they defeated Dublin at Cusack Park, Ennis.

Clare were favourites to win, but a competitive Dublin gave them a fright in the second half.

For 22 minutes in that second period, the Banner failed to register a score, and when Dublin centre forward Shane Martin goalled with five minutes remaining, the deficit was reduced to just 0-2.

But a pair of scores from Clare's Alan Markham rescued the Bannermen towards the end.

Earlier first half goals from full-forward Frank Lohan in the fourth minute and a Markham goal after 16 minutes emphasised Clare's early dominance.

Martin goalled for the Metropolitans six minutes before the break to leave Clare 2-8 to 1-6 ahead at the interval.