Tony Kelly named man of the match for magical 1-4 in Clare’s All-Ireland final victory

CLARE CAPTAIN TONY Kelly was named man of the match in Banner’s epic All-Ireland hurling final against Cork.

The Ballyea wizard scored one of the finest goals of the All-Ireland final with a sublime piece of stickwork and a fine goal in the 52nd minute.

Kelly finished with a magical 1-4, including the point that looked to be the winning one for Clare at the end of regulation time, followed by three more points at crucial moments in extra time.

Captain Tony Kelly scored Clare’s third goal with some fantastic individual moves

They take control of the game

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The award was announced on RTÉ’s The Sunday Game and presented to Kelly by GAA chairman Jarlath Burns at the team banquet at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dublin.

Kelly’s team-mate Conor Leen and Cork’s Robert Downey – who scored a sensational first-half goal of his own – were also nominated for man of the match.