Cork face relegation play-off in Division 2 despite win over semi-final bound Clare

Cork needed to win here by four to make certain of their place in the top half of the Division 2 South group

Cathal O'Connor of Clare celebrates as Ian Maguire of Cork reacts during the Allianz Football League Division 2 South Round 3 match in Ennis. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Cork 0-22 Clare 1-18

Victory to Cork, though the overall spoils to their opponents as Clare’s superior scoring difference means it is they, and not Ronan McCarthy’s charges, who stand within 70 minutes of Division 1 football.