LIMERICK AND CLARE advanced to the semi-finals of the Munster U20 Football Championship this evening, with the two teams recording comfortable wins in their quarter-final ties.
Limerick beat Waterford 2-9 to 1-6 in Dungarvan, while Clare powered to an impressive 13-point victory over Tipperary, winning 3-15 to 2-5 in Miltown.
Waterford moved into an early lead against Limerick but the Treaty soon took control of the contest, and a David O’Shaughnessy penalty was the difference between the two sides at half-time, Limerick ahead 1-5 to 0-5.
Limerick then struck for a second goal in the early stages of the second period, Darragh Murray finishing a smart team move which pushed the visitors nine points clear.
Waterford only managed to score twice in the second half, with Eoin O’Callaghan hitting a late goal for the home side.
Meanwhile in Miltown Clare recorded a massive win over Tipperary.
While Tipperary struggled to create scoring opportunities, Eoin Craddock’s goal on 10 minutes put them ahead 1-0 to 0-2.
But Clare quickly responded with a goal from Brian McNamara, and then rattled off a trio on unanswered points. A further goal from Sean McNamara saw Clare lead 2-5 to 1-0 at the break.
Clare then added a further 1-1 in the opening minute of the second half, Joe Rafferty splitting the posts with a free before Shane Griffin bagged their third goal of the evening.
Tipperary scored their first point of the game in the 42nd minute, Darragh Brennan on target with a free. At that point Clare led 3-8 to 1-1.
The two sides then traded scores and Tipperary further cut back the deficit with a late goal from Cathal Deeley in the 67th minute, although the damage had long been done.
Limerick will now play Cork in the semi-finals on Easter Monday, 18 April, while Clare advance to take on Kerry on the same day.
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