Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship - Munster Championship Moments

Munster Championship Moments

• Tipperary 1–16 : 2–12 Clare (July 30, 2008 at Cusack Park) – A controversial end to a close game of hurling. The provincial final looked to be heading to extra time, however, as the game entered the dying seconds Clare were awarded a free in front of the Tipperary posts. The referee's attention, however, was then drawn by one of his umpires at the other end of the field who pointed out that Clare goalkeeper Donal Tuohy had, for the second time, stepped outside the small square with his last puckout. The referee then cancelled the Clare free, gave Tipperary a 65-metre free which was pointed by Pa Bourke to hand Tipp the title. Upon the final whistle Clare and Tipperary fans invaded the pitch. In the ensuing situation some Clare fans staged a seated protest and booed the presentation of the trophy to Tipperary. The referee and the umpire were both escorted from the pitch by Gardaí while being jostled and challenged by some of the Clare supporters.