Clare will need to beat Galway by six points next week if they are to stay in the All-Ireland minor hurling championship.
The Tribesmen edged a high scoring contest with Kilkenny in Croke Park by 3-16 to 2-16 today.
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The Noresiders advance to face Limerick on Saturday week while Galway and Clare will decide who face Wexford on July 28th.
Galway’s scoring difference is +3 opposed to Clare’s -7. A five-point win won’t suffice for the Banner due to the maroon and white’s superior tally against Kilkenny.