 In an exciting game both sides were level for much of the game with no side taking an extensive lead.Éamonn Taaffe, who entered the game unnoticed as a substitute, score a decisive goal for Clare with four minutes left on the clock.Johnny Dooley levelled for Offaly, however, Anthony Daly and Jamesie O'Connor scored the final points for Clare giving them a 1–13 to 2–8 victory.