Hungry Clare rally to beat Meath and make Royal history

A Keelan Sexton 45 and a brilliant point from play by corner-back Manus Doherty did for Clare what no team from the county had managed in 43 years — a victory over Meath

Pearse Lillis of Clare beats Meath goalkeeper Harry Hogan to the ball to score his side's first goal during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1 match between Clare and Meath at Cusack Park in Ennis, Clare. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

All-Ireland Qualifier: Clare 1-11 Meath 1-9

When Clare eased into a seven-point lead 28 minutes into this poor quality All-Ireland qualifier it looked as if Colm Collins’ side had finally cracked the code when it came to beating Meath.