Kilkenny through to All-Ireland final as Clare fall into a pothole they dug for themselves

By sacrificing a forward, Brian Lohan’s side paid far too much respect to the Leinster champions and ended up with too much to do in the second half

Apparently too fearful of Kilkenny, Brian Lohan's Clare went away from the shape they’d been using all season. Photograph: Evan Treacy/Inpho
Apparently too fearful of Kilkenny, Brian Lohan's Clare went away from the shape they’d been using all season. Photograph: Evan Treacy/Inpho

Malachy Clerkin

Malachy Clerkin

Malachy Clerkin is a sports writer with The Irish Times