Clare qualified for the Munster minor hurling championship final with a hard-earned win at Limerick last night.

Two goals from Cork's James Egan and Con Brosnan had their side in front by 2-4 to 0-3.

However, Clare scored six points to Cork's one inside the next 10 minutes.

The vital goal for Clare came after 32 minutes when Gareth McPhillips had a goal from a penalty. He also contributed six other points.

CLARE: G O'Halloran; C Harrison, R O'Looney, D Walsh; P Fitzpatrick, C Plunkett (0-1), D McMahon; R Hogan, A O'Brien (0-1); T Griffin (0-1), R Liddane (0-1), T Carmody (0-1); G McPhillips (1-6), B Culbert (0-3), D Fitzsimons (0-2). Sub: A Quinn (1-0) for Fitzsimons.

CORK: S Barry; D McNamara, M Fitzgerald, N Furlong; K O'Shea, R Curran, T Kenny; E Collins, R O'Doherty; J Egan (1-2), C Brosnan (1-3), K Murphy; N Murphy, J Flavin (0-4), M Fitzgerald (0-3).

Referee: S Roche (Tipperary).