GAME AT A GLANCE

MAN OF THE MATCH

Shane O’Donnell (Clare)

No outstanding tour de force from anybody, but Clare were able to call on a large ensemble cast who all provided key contributions at various times. While O’Donnell has an eye for goal, here he showcased his point-taking wares as he finished with four and combined well with his colleagues.

TALKING POINT

A crowd of just 10,255 were present to witness the fifth-last game of the senior hurling championship, the throw-in time of 3pm and the venue cited as the factors in people staying away.

REF WATCH

Clare certainly felt that they were getting the sharp end of the stick in terms of frees awarded and cards given out (four yellows to one) before Wexford’s Rory O’Connor was sent off late on for a striking offence.

MATCH STATISTICS

WIDES

Clare 11 (6 in first half) Wexford 12 (2)

FREES

Clare 11 (6 in first half) Wexford 14 (7)

YELLOW CARDS

Clare 4 (C Galvin 18, C Cleary 40, J Conlon 49, D Fitzgerald 66)

Wexford 1 (L Ryan 22)

RED CARDS

Clare 0

Wexford 1 (R O’Connor 70)

ATTENDANCE

10,255

WHAT’S NEXT?

Clare will turn their attentions to facing Galway in the All-Ireland semi-final on Saturday, July 28, while Wexford’s summer campaign is over.