Brian O'Connell: 'It’s exactly where we want to be, three wins out of three'

Clare are certainly in the driving seat heading into the final round of group games and O'Connell is satisfied with his team's progress to date

BATTLE BACK: Limerick’s Denis Blackwell under pressure from Clare’s Liam Murphy and Matthew Corbett. Pic: Eamon Ward

Clare minor hurling manager Brian O’Connell says the character shown by his side was the most pleasing aspect of their four point win over Tipperary in FBD Semple Stadium on Thursday night.

Three first half goals gave the defending Munster and All-Ireland champions a five point cushion at half-time but five frees in a row from Tipperary sharpshooter Eoghan Doughan had the sides level with fifteen minutes to play.