If you thought the hurlers of Dublin and Galway would be on their best behaviour for their return to the AIG Fenway Hurling Classic in Boston, you thought wrong,
.The two counties were involved in a ‘donnybrook’ (American version of a shemozzle) two years ago when the Super 11s format was first brought Stateside.
Last night, the rematch between Dublin and Galway in a semi-final saw those scenes repeated early on, albeit on a smaller scale.
Yup they're at it again @John_W_Henry :) :) #AIGFenwayHurling pic.twitter.com/DxE068g1TK
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It’s truly amazing how heated this pair get over an exhibition game!
There were some moments of magic for spectators to bask in on the day too.
How about this for a spectacular triple save from ‘penalty corners’ (a replacement for ‘65s) by Clare ‘keeper Andrew Fahy to hold out Tipperary?
Great treble save to keep Clare ahead in the lead #AIGFenwayHurling #ClareGAA #TipperaryGAA #Hurling pic.twitter.com/N0xw2vmaHg
— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) November 19, 2017
Clare’s Tony Kelly showed Tipp how to do it at the other end…
What skill..great Goal in the #AIGFenwayHurling pic.twitter.com/jygCyEh8GG
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There was this drop-shot finish to a brilliant team move by Pádraig Brehony…
Class goal for #galwaygaa in the #AIGFenwayHurling pic.twitter.com/CLJX8bfRmN
— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) November 19, 2017
But the strength and skill of Peter Duggan, who scored 52 points between the two games, sealed the title for Clare…
Class by @GaaClare 's Peter Duggan #AIGFenwayHurling #Hurling #Super11s pic.twitter.com/KjzjLVj4Ib
— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) November 19, 2017