Postpublished at 16:53 British Summer Time 9 July 2023
Kilkenny 0-15 Clare 0-10
We're under way in the second half - can Clare find a way back to make the final?
Summary
Kilkenny 1-25 Clare 1-22 (FT)
Kilkenny will face holders Limerick in final on 23 July
Cats forward TJ Reid becomes all-time championship top scorer
Eoin Cody hits 1-5 for Kilkenny, TJ Reid 0-12; Shane O'Donnell netted Clare's goal
Postpublished at 16:53 British Summer Time 9 July 2023
'Clare struggling but still in it'published at 16:51 British Summer Time 9 July 2023
HT: Kilkenny 0-15 Clare 0-10
Seanie McMahon
Two-time All-Ireland winner with Clare on BBC Sport NIWe're struggling a bit. Kilkenny look sharper. At this time last year we were 14 points down. We have a lot of work to do. We need to take all the chances that come our way but we're still in the game.
They'll probably look at the sweeper now. Clare just need to lift it that bit more. We've also given away a lot of frees at the back so that's something that needs looked at as well.
'TJ consistency is incredible'published at 16:49 British Summer Time 9 July 2023
HT: Kilkenny 0-15 Clare 0-10
Neil McManus
Former Antrim star on BBC Sport NIThe level of consistency from TJ Reid over the last decade and more has been incredible. It's all about the team with TJ. He's happy to offload and set up an attack. He's absolutely integral. To be able to rely on your free-taker like that is such a great weapon.
Image source, Inpho'Clare can't find rhythm'published at 16:43 British Summer Time 9 July 2023
HT: Kilkenny 0-15 Clare 0-10
Lee Chin
Wexford captain on BBC Sport NIIt's a real team performance from Kilkenny. Clare are relying on individual moments and can't get into a rhythm.
'Kilkenny scores coming from teamwork'published at 16:40 British Summer Time 9 July 2023
HT: Kilkenny 0-15 Clare 0-10
Neil McManus
Former Antrim star on BBC Sport NIClare got off to a fairly nice start and some of their early points were taken nicely. We saw an unbelievable point from big Peter Duggan. But they were individual scores but the Kilkenny scores are coming from great teamwork.
'Clare still in it'published at 16:40 British Summer Time 9 July 2023
HT: Kilkenny 0-15 Clare 0-10
Jamesie O'Connor
Two-time All-Ireland winner with Clare on BBC Sport NIKilkenny have had the better of it, but Clare are still in it. They have work to do in the second half, but this time last year they were out of it, so it will be interesting to see what they will do at half-time.
Half-timepublished at 16:38 British Summer Time 9 July 2023
Kilkenny 0-15 Clare 0-10
Kilkenny in charge at the break with TJ Reid starring for the Cats while Clare need to find something after the break if they are not to make another semi-final exit at the hands of Kilkenny.
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Kilkenny 0-15 Clare 0-10
Eoin Cody drills over his third point and extends Kilkenny's lead to six points.
Mark Rodgers brings it back to five from a free.
Postpublished at 16:35 British Summer Time 9 July 2023
Kilkenny 0-14 Clare 0-9
Two additional minutes to be played...
Image source, Getty Images'Worrying' deficit for Clarepublished at 16:34 British Summer Time 9 July 2023
Kilkenny 0-14 Clare 0-9
Jamesie O'Connor
Two-time All-Ireland winner with Clare on BBC Sport NIDid they have to foul TJ Reid there? That free pushes the deficit out to five and that is worrying from a Clare perspective
I think Kilkenny look comfortable, Clare haven't threatened enough.
Postpublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 9 July 2023
Kilkenny 0-14 Clare 0-9
A wide for each side and an injury break before TJ Reid pops over another Kilkenny free.
Postpublished at 16:26 British Summer Time 9 July 2023
Kilkenny 0-13 Clare 0-9
Colours and big numbers.
Two guarantees on All-Ireland semi-final day.
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Image source, InphoPostpublished at 16:26 British Summer Time 9 July 2023
Kilkenny 0-13 Clare 0-9
Cathal Malone pulls one back for Clare with a crisp score.
'Last-gasp defending'published at 16:26 British Summer Time 9 July 2023
Kilkenny 0-13 Clare 0-8
Jamesie O'Connor
Two-time All-Ireland winner with Clare on BBC Sport NILast-gasp defending from Conor Fogarty, that is why he is there. He was busting a gut to get back and deny the opportunity, that could be a big moment in the game.
Clare are managing to stay in touch and they need to until half-time.
Postpublished at 16:25 British Summer Time 9 July 2023
Kilkenny 0-13 Clare 0-8
TJ Reid with another free before Eoin Cody stretches the gap to five points.
'Clare can't keep giving away frees'published at 16:24 British Summer Time 9 July 2023
Kilkenny 0-11 Clare 0-8
Jamesie O'Connor
Two-time All-Ireland winner with Clare on BBC Sport NIClare can't afford to give these frees away, that is six frees now and they can't give the opportunities to TJ Reid.
Postpublished at 16:23 British Summer Time 9 July 2023
Kilkenny 0-11 Clare 0-8
Shane O'Donnell's shot is goalbound but it's a brilliant block from Conor Fogarty.
Clare have to settle for a point from a Mark Rodgers free.
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Kilkenny 0-11 Clare 0-7
TJ Reid is in fine shooting form today as he puts Kilkenny four ahead from a straightforward free.
Postpublished at 16:20 British Summer Time 9 July 2023
Kilkenny 0-10 Clare 0-7
TJ Reid again from a long-distance free before David Fitgerald fires over for Clare.
Image source, Inpho'Brilliant save'published at 16:18 British Summer Time 9 July 2023
Kilkenny 0-9 Clare 0-6
Jamesie O'Connor
Two-time All-Ireland winner with Clare on BBC Sport NIBrilliant save from Quilligan, he stood up tall and watched it all the way. Kilkenny are starting to take control, but Clare have been a bit wasteful and dodged a bullet there.