With a four-point lead not flattering their first-half dominance, the question was asked in the RTÉ studio, will Tipperary's Jekyll & Hyde performances against Cork and Waterford now result in a second-half collapse against Clare instead?
Although calling it a collapse may be harsh, somehow, Tipperary managed to find themselves on the losing side; Clare winning 1-23 to 1-21 in Thurles
Looking comfortable coming into the final stretch, Tipperary were caught on the hop; Ian Galvin burying this effort for Clare to turn it into a one-point game.
Six Point Swing! Jake Morris from Tipperary hits the post, Clare go down the field and score a fine goal through Ian Galvin. pic.twitter.com/dXb3nUQaJV
— The GAA (@officialgaa) June 10, 2018
With the game tied in injury-time and looking set to result in another Munster hurling championship draw, Clare made the most of a defensive error, Peter Duggan doing the damage late on and putting Tipperary's championship hopes to dead for 2018.
The Banner have done it! What a game - watch full highlights on The Sunday Game tonight at 9.30pm on @RTE2 https://t.co/z4bY4KKP5e #RTEgaa pic.twitter.com/AMU3FlBLmj
— The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) June 10, 2018
Speaking after the game, Duggan highlighted how important the Clare fans' support was in getting the side over the line in the end.
"Hearing the Banner roar really helped us" https://t.co/z4bY4KKP5e #RTEgaa pic.twitter.com/wQ9C8bf1vh
— The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) June 10, 2018
What a game, what a championship. What about Peter Duggan 😮 #tippvclare
— Evanne Ní Chuilinn (@EvanneNiC) June 10, 2018
Incredible stuff. Who would have believed this at half-time. Fair play lads. Peter Duggan savage and of course The Podge is back!!
— Peter O'Connell (@Westclarepage) June 10, 2018
Peter Duggan balls of stell with last score #Tippvclare
— Aidan O Mahony (@GmailMahony) June 10, 2018
Peter Duggan off the sideline is the best point of this years championship. Unreal.
— Chris Traynor (@PerformTraynor) June 10, 2018
The provincial championship that just won't stop giving, Clare, Limerick and Cork will all head into the last weekend knowing that a place in the 2018 Munster final is still there to be won or lost.
