However, a revival led by Derek Savage saw Galway fight back and in the 66th minute, Matthew struck the haymaker for Derry's chances of victory.
Clancy drifted unmarked into the space in front of Eoin McCloskey's goal to take it, turned and fired high past the ’keeper.
Galway went on to win the All-Ireland final that year, outclassing a Meath side who had destroyed reigning champions Kerry in the other semi-final.
[citation needed] After a few lean years during Peter Forde's time in charge, Galway recovered under a newly appointed manager, Liam Sammon, to become a potential tip for the Sam Maguire Cup.
Clancy became an influential presence in the Galway forward line alongside Pádraic Joyce and Michael Meehan.