Tipp lead by three at interval
Clare 1-05, Tipperary 1-08 (half-time)
All-Ireland champions Tipperary go in at the break three points ahead of Clare in their Munster SHC clash at Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
Eoin Kelly found the back of the net first for the Premier County but Davy Forde responded minutes later for the Banner.
Conor Gleeson was booked in injury-time for a foul on Clare goalkeeper Davy Fitzgerald.
