Russell points way forward

FOOTBALL - McGRATH CUP SEMI-FINALS/Clare...0-14 Limerick..

FOOTBALL - McGRATH CUP SEMI-FINALS/Clare...0-14 Limerick...0-10: Four points separated the teams at the end of this McGrath Cup SF semi-final played at Miltown Malbay yesterday. As a result Clare will face Waterford in the decider at a Clare venue next weekend. David Russell proved Clare's main point-scorer, contributing four from play.

The visitors came to the West Clare venue fancying their chances but had to concede to a superior who put in an impressive performance in the second half turning around a three point deficit from half-time.

Scorers - Clare: David Russell (0-4), P Hehir (0-4) 1f, 1'45, C Mullen (0-2), D O'Driscoll, T Ryan Denis Russell M O'Connell (0-1) each. Limerick: J Murphy, (0-3), J Quane (0-2), C Hickey (0-2), M Gavin, S Kelly, N Hunt (0-1) each.