Cork surge late to pip Clare and earn first win for Ben O'Connor

The victory was not enough for Cork to progress to the final of the Munster SHL. Limerick will face Waterford in the decider

Cork’s Colm McCarthy with Cathal Malone of Clare during the Munster SHL clash in Mallow. Pic: ©INPHO/Natasha Barton

Munster SHL: Cork 1-18 Clare 0-20 

A late surge in Mallow on Monday night enabled Cork secure a dramatic one-point victory over Clare in round 2 of the Co-Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League. Trailing by five points with nine minutes of regulation remaining, Ben O’Connor’s side outscored the visitors 1-5 to two points.