Munster MFC Semi-final Kerry 2-10 Clare 1-4:IT TOOK an own goal in the second half by Clare wing back Seánie Malone to afford Kerry the breathing space they needed to see off the visitors at Austin Stack Park last night.

Over-elaboration cost Clare, especially in the first half, and the home side were fortunate to retire 0-5 to 0-4 in front at the interval.

KERRY:P O'Sullivan; M Galvin, P Galvin, N Fitzgerald; M Finnegan, J Hoare, D Wren; S Carroll (0-2), D Doody; I Galvin, J Sherwood (0-1), M Brennan (0-1); N O'Shea (0-1), E O'Connor (1-2, 0-1 from free), D O'Sullivan (0-2). Subs:K Hurley for I Galvin (half-time); J O'Sullivan for D Doody (34); M Griffin for M Finnegan (38); P O'Connor for D Wren, M Reen (0-1) for J Sherwood (both 56).

CLARE:W Deloughhrey; M O'Connor, Sean Brennan, G Johnson; S Collins, E Malone, S Malone (1-0, own goal); K O'Connor, Shane Brennan; D Sexton (0-1), C Ryan (1-0), S Tierney; C McInerney (0-3, one free), E Finucane, C Nolan. Subs:M Malone for C Nolan (half-time); S Lynch for E Finnucane (38); C King for S Tierney (50); E Fitzgerald for S Brennan (55); D O'Neill for C Ryan (56).

Referee:D O'Mahony (Tipperary).