Clare Manager Davy Fitzgerald has described Tipperary as an "awesome" team, hungrier and more composed than his side, following their National Hurling League Semi final defeat.
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The All Ireland champions were seven points down at half time, bringing it back to a 3 point game in the opening minutes of the second half, but failing to close the gap any more throughout the latter period.
Eamon O'Shea's Premier charges progress to the decider against Kilkenny finishing out the tie 2-24 to 2-17.
Clare's focus now turns to their Munster championship semi final in 8 weeks time against the winners of Cork and Waterfords Quarter final, while one round of the club championship will also be played between now and then.
