Clare beat Tipperary 1-25 to 0-17 at FBD Semple Stadium in front of 32,327 fans. The result secured Clare’s progression in the All-Ireland Series. Tipperary’s Liam MacCarthy Cup defence was effectively ended by the defeat. Clare’s win was their fourth consecutive victory over Tipperary in Thurles. With the match already decided, a burst water main affected stadium operations, preventing fans from using the main exit for an early departure.
"Tipperary's Liam MacCarthy Cup defence looks all but over as Clare secured their All-Ireland Series progression with a resounding 11-point thumping in front of 32,327 fans at FBD Semple Stadium."
"Far from a fortress, it's the fourth time in a row the Banner have emerged victorious from a trip to play Tipp in Thurles."
"With the game long decided, it was announced that a burst water main was preventing fans seeking an early departure from using the main exit."
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