Tipperary’s smart approach was matched by quality of Nickie Quaid and Kyle Hayes for Limerick
Clare's Conor Leen squares up with Patrick Horgan of Cork during their Munster SHC game in Ennis. Photograph: Tom Maher/InphoInside Gaelic Games: The weekly GAA newsletter from The Irish TimesSeán Moran: Sobering question for the GAA - does intercounty involvement do players more harm than good?The sending off of Shane Barrett midway through the second-half changed the momentum in the last 15 minutes in Clare’s favour.
Clare’s midfield began to dominate, linking effectively with the half-forward line to apply consistent pressure on the Cork defence. Both teams finished with identical overall conversion rates but got there in different ways. Cork were more efficient from play , while Clare had the edge on placed balls , which proved critical in such a tight contest.Tipperary’s Ronan Maher and Kyle Hayes of Limerick in action - the move of Hayes back to the centre forward position could be a major gamechanger for the season ahead.
The graph also shows that Tipp did well on their own puckout in that period. More importantly it was their shape that upset Limerick’s approach, with their tactic of crowding the middle third stopping Limerick from building play and supplying ball to their inside line. Through hard work, tackling and often leaving just one forward up, Tipp were smart tactically.
Tipp, contrary to popular opinion, have athleticism and running power, and showcased some deft handpassing and brick flicks in John McGrath’s second goal, a brilliant team score − although Paul Kinnerk won’t be happy with Adam English’s role with the sideline turnover that allowed Noel McGrath to start the move.
Limerick's Nickie Quaid targets the area vacated by Bryan O'Mara's run up the field, and possession ends up being gathered by Aaron Gillane.
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