Summary

  • All-Ireland hurling semi-final: Kilkenny 2-16 Clare 0-24 (Res)

Live Reporting

David Mohan

  1. Kilkenny 2-16 Clare 0-18

    Just as Clare crept to within two, points from John Donnelly and TJ Reid push the gap back to four as Kilkenny introduce big Walter Walsh.

  2. McCarthy should have hit the net

    Kilkenny 2-15 Clare 0-18

    Jamesie O'Connor
    Two-time All-Ireland winner with Clare on BBC Sport NI

    I'm shaking my head because Aidan McCarthy has got to hit the deck with that chance. He missed a similar one in the Munster final. You're not going to beat Eoin Murphy, who is an unbelievable goalie, by putting the shot at a perfect height for him to save. He shouldn't have been given a chance to save it.

  3. Ryan rattles home for Kilkenny's second goal

    Kilkenny 2-14 Clare 0-17

    Billy Ryan punches on the loose ball before firing into the Clare net.

    Billy Ryan scores goal for Kilkenny

  4. Kilkenny 2-14 Clare 0-17

    A Clare change as Ryan Taylor comes in for Cathal Malone, while David Reidy clips his third of the day to reduce the gap to a goal. That almost came but Eoin Murphy is equal to Aidan McCarthy who is in on the left.

  5. Deafening roar

    Kilkenny 2-14 Clare 0-16

    A deafening roar rings round Croke Park as Kilkenny hit the net for the second time this afternoon.

    Clare are down by four, but they are fighting back.

    The Banner are not giving up on this one just yet.

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    All-Ireland semi-final action

  6. Kilkenny 2-14 Clare 0-16

    Clare are not happy as Shane O'Donnell is fouled but he already-booked Huw Lawlor, but there seemed to be an advantage the Clare man could avail of.

    They have to settle for a point from McCarthy's fee, but Mark Rodgers scores, only for TJ Reid to hit back.

  7. Second goal a 'killer blow for Clare'

    Kilkenny 2-13 Clare 0-14

    Jamesie O'Connor
    Two-time All-Ireland winner with Clare on BBC Sport NI

    That's a killer blow for Clare. Eibhear Quilligan has got to take the ball in his hand but he is loose with it and again Kilkenny punish a turnover. Billy Ryan - in that situation many players would be happy to put the ball over the bar - but he knows the goal is on.

  8. goal

    Goal - Billy Ryan (Kilkenny)

    Kilkenny 2-13 Clare 0-14 (47mins)

    That's Kilkenny's second goal and it came from TJ Reid's zipped delivery that was a tough one for Eibhear Quilligan to take down. He was unable to control and from the broken ball, Ryan gathers and buries.

    Clare have responded well with points from Tony Kelly and Aidan McCarthy, but John Donnelly grabs one for the Cats.

  9. Kilkenny 1-12 Clare 0-12

    What score from TJ Reid, landing a sideline from under the Cusack Stand.

  10. Kilkenny 1-11 Clare 0-12

    David Fitzgerald hits back as Clare finally seem to have awoken.

  11. Shane O'Donnell stepping up for Clare

    Kilkenny 1-11 Clare 0-11

    Jamesie O'Connor
    Two-time All-Ireland winner with Clare on BBC Sport NI

    Clare need the leaders like Shane O'Donnell to step up and it is great to see him express himself. They have certainly had some positive signs since half-time; when they get their talisman on the ball, he can make things happen.

  12. Kilkenny 1-11 Clare 0-11

    Three-in-a-row from Clare in the second period as Shane O'Donnell notches his first, but Cian Kenny hits back with his third of the day.

  13. Kilkenny 1-10 Clare 0-10

    Peter Duggan does very well to win possession and score as there Clare crowd find its voice again. Kilkenny with a couple of misses early in the second period they won't be happy with.

  14. Kilkenny 1-10 Clare 0-9

    Clare first to register after the break and it's Aidan McCarthy once again from a free.

  15. Kilkenny dominating the middle

    Kilkenny 1-10 Clare 0-8

    Ashling Thompson
    Cork camogie midfielder on BBC Sport NI

    Clare have been absolutely outworked in the middle third and Kilkenny seem to be going from strength to strength. They are winning rucks, they are winning 50/50 balls and on the puck outs every time the ball breaks loose it is Kilkenny who come out with it.

  16. Second half underway

    Kilkenny 1-10 Clare 0-8

    We are back on at Croke Park where Kilkenny look in a good place to make a return. to the final unless Clare can find a way to get into this.

    No changes to the teams.

  17. Eoin Cody's goal was 'simply sublime'

    HT: Kilkenny 1-10 Clare 0-8

    Neil McManus
    Former Antrim star on BBC Sport NI

    Adam Hogan doesn't engage Eoin Cody soon enough and he is able to get up a head of steam. That finish is simply sublime.

  18. 'Kilkenny have been wasteful'

    HT: Kilkenny 1-10 Clare 0-8

    Paul Murphy
    Four-time All-Ireland winner with Kilkenny on BBC Sport NI

    It is hard for Clare to penetrate the defence because they are playing so flat, whereas as soon as Kilkenny turn the ball over the half-backs and midfielders are making runs off the shoulder and there is plenty of open space in front of them.

    They have been wasteful in front of goal with a few wides and Quilligan's saves. Derek Lyng will be saying 'we are creating the opportunities, we need to convert them'.

  19. Cats in control

    HT: Kilkenny 1-10 Clare 0-8

    Wow! where did the first half go?

    Kilkenny with the lead at the break, but an All-Ireland final spot is still up for grabs.

    Highlight of the first half arguably three fantastic saves by Clare goalkeeper Eibhear Quilligan.

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    Full on first half at Croke Park

  20. Quilligan keeping Clare in the game

    HT: Kilkenny 1-10 Clare 0-8

    Austin Gleeson
    Waterford forward on BBC Sport NI

    If it wasn't for Eibhear Quilligan, Kilkenny would probably be 10, 11, 12 points up. He has pulled off four unbelievable saves. Kilkenny will be disappointed that they're not further ahead.