Clare Manager Davy Fitzgerald says his side's win over Kilkenny was a panel effort.
The teams' National league opener ended with a one point win for the Banner, 1-16 to 0-18, with Newmarket's Colin Ryan scoring 1-09 of Clare's total.
Henry Shefflin was the Cats’ top scorer, but crucially had a second half penalty saved by a combination of Ryan and goalkeeper Donal Tuohy.
Afterwards Fitzgerald priased Tuohy and others, including Shane Golden and Cathal O'Connell, who had come into the team
