Limerick extend their lead again from the resulting free and Peter Casey is able to continue.

Ronan Glennon is distraught as he receives a red card for that hit on Casey, he did look to catch him with a shoulder even if it was accidental

That is another huge blow to Galway's hopes of trying to get back in this one.

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A high hit from Ronan Glennon on Peter Casey, who is down requiring treatment.

The referee is consulting with his officials over this one.

Cian Daniels is on for Galway as Tom Monaghan makes way.

Another point for Limerick, who are back on top.

Mike Casey goes off to be replaced by Dan Morrissey.

Jamesie O'Connor
Two-time All-Ireland winner with Clare on BBC Sport NI

Adam English has worked incredibly hard.

He has obviously registered a couple of scores but nearly it is more his defensive work that has impressed me today.

Watch as Kyle Hayes' point gives Limerick more breathing space against Galway at Croke Park.

Adam English gets a hook in to prevent Tom Monaghan's effort from getting between the posts.

A Galway wide at one end and a Cathal O'Neill score at the other.

Contrasting fortunes that have summed up this game so far.

Cathal Mannion with a big score from distance.

Four in a row for Galway, who are chipping away at the Limerick lead.

Tom Monaghan sweeps over a nice score as Galway keep pushing.

Darragh Neary goes for goal but his shot from a narrow angle is wide. Adam English did well to put him off.

English is then off target with an effort at the other end.

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Limerick make their first change as Shane O'Brien is off and Tom Morrissey comes on.

Yet another free nailed by Aaron Niland.

He has stepped up for Galway in the absence of some other big hitters to narrow the gap a bit further.

Conor Cooney is on for Gavin Lee. He will hope to make a greater impact than the man he replaced.

Peter Casey's effort from out wide drifts off target.

Ruairi Cunningham
BBC Sport NI at Croke Park

The din following that goal was unreal.

Limerick are starting to cut loose.

Key point of the game now for Galway. They must stay in touch if they want any chance of lifting the Liam MacCarthy. It's starting to ebb away from them.

Another free for Aaron Niland and he takes it well to keep the scoreboard moving for Galway.

Paul Murphy
Four-time All-Ireland winner with Kilkenny on BBC Sport NI

It is all too easy right now for Limerick.

Galway are having to work so much harder right now to get the ball out of their half.

A real purple patch for Limerick as Peter Casey pops over another point.

They lead by 12 now and Galway need to stem the flow.