Fintan O'Toole
Reports from SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Cork 1-30
Clare 1-14
FOR A SPELL, this game hung onto the interest of those present.
It was removed from the spellbinding nature of recent Cork-Clare championship ties, but even amidst the slow-burning first-half play, there remained doubt about the outcome and the consequences for contesting the Munster showpiece next month.
That was sufficient to retain attention, when Clare finally gained some momentum with points from play in succession by their marquee names Shane O’Donnell and Tony Kelly around the half hour mark, they were only 0-11 to 0-7 adrift.
Then Cork ended the debate, a burst of scores before the interval that set the tone for what was to follow. Alan Connolly gathered a Damien Cahalane delivery before stepping inside the cover and pointing neatly off his left.
The next score carried greater significance. Eoin Downey arrowed forward a 33rd minute sideline cut which saw William Buckley collect, spin away and surge into space in a quickfire sequence. A great yawning gap opened in the Clare defence, Buckley exploited as he move into position, drew the defender and offloaded for Brian Hayes to blast to the net.
Brian Hayes puts the seal on a great first half Cork performance as they take a big lead over Clare.
A Connolly pointed free rounded off the first-half scoring and left Cork in a position of considerable health, 1-13 to 0-7 clear.
Clare were left gasping for air for the remainder of the match, that deficit on the scoreboard stretching away from them. The teams traded two points apiece early on in the second half, Diarmuid Ryan clipping over a 40th minute score that left Clare nine adrift. They would not be within a single digit agian.
Cork produced a dominant phase between the 42nd and 58th minutes as they outscored Clare 0-11 to 0-3. By then plenty in the crowd of 42,269 had witnessed enough and headed towards the exits. Shane Meehan netted late on with a consolation goal for Clare and made a fine impression off the bench but their All-Ireland quarter-final destination had long been confirmed.
The victory for Cork sets up a provincial decider at the same venue on Sunday 7 June, the latest renewal of acquaintances with Limerick.
Cork will be heartened by their strong attacking showing. Alan Connolly top-scored with 0-11 and Hayes was highly influential again alongside him. Shane Barrett (0-5) and William Buckley (0-4) both dazzled up front when the game was a meaningful encounter early on.
Clare will regret their early goal misses, Patrick Collins tipped away an Ian Galvin close-range shot for a ’65 and the Clonlara player was also unfortunate to see a batted effort hit the upright. Those scares in the opening minutes soon evaporated in Cork’s minds. They led 0-8 to 0-3 after the opening quarter, and while Clare briefly gave their support hope by cutting the gap to four, Cork’s supremacy soon became the dominant narrative of the day.
Scorers for Cork: Alan Connolly 0-11 (0-8f), Brian Hayes 1-2, Shane Barrett 0-5, William Buckley 0-4, Shane Kingston 0-3, Barry Walsh 0-2, Diarmuid Healy 0-1, Eoin Downey 0-1, Tim O’Mahony 0-1 (0-1f).
Scorers for Clare: Tony Kelly 0-8 (0-6f, 0-1 ’65), Shane Meehan 1-1, Diarmuid Ryan 0-3, Cian Galvin 0-1, Shane O’Donnell 0-1.
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Cork hammer Clare by 16 points to set up Munster final against Limerick
Cork 1-30
Clare 1-14
FOR A SPELL, this game hung onto the interest of those present.
It was removed from the spellbinding nature of recent Cork-Clare championship ties, but even amidst the slow-burning first-half play, there remained doubt about the outcome and the consequences for contesting the Munster showpiece next month.
That was sufficient to retain attention, when Clare finally gained some momentum with points from play in succession by their marquee names Shane O’Donnell and Tony Kelly around the half hour mark, they were only 0-11 to 0-7 adrift.
Then Cork ended the debate, a burst of scores before the interval that set the tone for what was to follow. Alan Connolly gathered a Damien Cahalane delivery before stepping inside the cover and pointing neatly off his left.
The next score carried greater significance. Eoin Downey arrowed forward a 33rd minute sideline cut which saw William Buckley collect, spin away and surge into space in a quickfire sequence. A great yawning gap opened in the Clare defence, Buckley exploited as he move into position, drew the defender and offloaded for Brian Hayes to blast to the net.
A Connolly pointed free rounded off the first-half scoring and left Cork in a position of considerable health, 1-13 to 0-7 clear.
Clare were left gasping for air for the remainder of the match, that deficit on the scoreboard stretching away from them. The teams traded two points apiece early on in the second half, Diarmuid Ryan clipping over a 40th minute score that left Clare nine adrift. They would not be within a single digit agian.
Cork produced a dominant phase between the 42nd and 58th minutes as they outscored Clare 0-11 to 0-3. By then plenty in the crowd of 42,269 had witnessed enough and headed towards the exits. Shane Meehan netted late on with a consolation goal for Clare and made a fine impression off the bench but their All-Ireland quarter-final destination had long been confirmed.
The victory for Cork sets up a provincial decider at the same venue on Sunday 7 June, the latest renewal of acquaintances with Limerick.
Cork will be heartened by their strong attacking showing. Alan Connolly top-scored with 0-11 and Hayes was highly influential again alongside him. Shane Barrett (0-5) and William Buckley (0-4) both dazzled up front when the game was a meaningful encounter early on.
Clare will regret their early goal misses, Patrick Collins tipped away an Ian Galvin close-range shot for a ’65 and the Clonlara player was also unfortunate to see a batted effort hit the upright. Those scares in the opening minutes soon evaporated in Cork’s minds. They led 0-8 to 0-3 after the opening quarter, and while Clare briefly gave their support hope by cutting the gap to four, Cork’s supremacy soon became the dominant narrative of the day.
Scorers for Cork: Alan Connolly 0-11 (0-8f), Brian Hayes 1-2, Shane Barrett 0-5, William Buckley 0-4, Shane Kingston 0-3, Barry Walsh 0-2, Diarmuid Healy 0-1, Eoin Downey 0-1, Tim O’Mahony 0-1 (0-1f).
Scorers for Clare: Tony Kelly 0-8 (0-6f, 0-1 ’65), Shane Meehan 1-1, Diarmuid Ryan 0-3, Cian Galvin 0-1, Shane O’Donnell 0-1.
Cork
1. Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig)
2. Niall O’Leary (Castlelyons), 3. Damien Cahalane (St Finbarr’s), 4. Seán O’Donoghue (Inniscarra)
5. Eoin Downey (Glen Rovers), 6. Robert Downey (Glen Rovers), 7. Mark Coleman (Blarney – captain).
8. Tim O’Mahony (Newtownshandrum), 9. Tommy O’Connell (Midleton),
10. Barry Walsh (Killeagh), 11. Shane Barrett (Blarney), 12. Diarmuid Healy (Lisgoold)
13. Alan Connolly (Blackrock), 14. Brian Hayes (St Finbarr’s), 15. William Buckley (St Finbarr’s).
Subs:
Clare
1. Éibhear Quilligan (Feakle)
2. David McInerney (Tulla), 3. Adam Hogan (Feakle), 4. Darragh Lohan (Wolfe Tones)
5. Diarmuid Ryan (Cratloe), 6. John Conlon (Clonlara), 7. Niall O’Farrell (Broadford)
8. Tony Kelly (Ballyea, captain), 10. Cathal Malone (Sixmilebridge)
12. David Fitzgerald (Inagh-Kilnamona), 11. Diarmuid Stritch (Clonlara), 9. Seán Rynne (Inagh-Kilnamona)
13. Ian Galvin (Clonlara), 14. Peter Duggan (Clooney-Quin), 15. Shane O’Donnell (Éire Óg)
Subs:
Referee: Johnny Murphy (Limerick)
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