Clare and Cork go to extra-time in All-Ireland hurling final

Cork lead Clare 1-31 to 3-24 in extra-time of the All-Ireland hurling final in Croke Park.

Cork got off to a quick start and were 0-3 to 0-0 up after a couple of minutes.

While Clare responded well, Cork got the first goal of the game through Robert Downey in a ruthless attacking start to the game from Cork.

Clare were in trouble, and needed a lifeline, and they got it from Aidan McCarthy’s goal in the 16th minute. This reduced the deficit to 1-08 to 1-05 for Cork.

Cork kept their composure, with Patrick Horgan becoming the all-time top scorer in the championship as he scored three points in the first half.

Despite not being at their best, Clare recovered, with Shane O’Donnell and David Reidy scoring crucial points.

Clare took the lead in the 32nd minute through McCarthy to take the lead for the first time, but Darragh Fitzgibbon made sure the sides are level at the break.

Clare started the stronger of the sides in the second half with Mark Rodgers scoring their second goal as they…

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