31-7-17 Gaelic football

ALL IRELAND QUALIFIERS

DOWN 1-16 1-24 MONIHAN

MC MANANAS MAGNIFICENT MAGIC

Down led 0-7 to 0-4 before a Fintan Kelly goal put Monaghan ahead but Connaire Harrison netted as the sides went in level at 1-9 each at the break.

With subs Conor McCarthy and Jack McCarron impressing, Monaghan hit five straight points to lead 1-16 to 1-11.

As Monaghan stayed in control, Conor McManus finished with 0-10.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/gaelic-games/40748712

MY OPINION

This was a good win for Monahan especially after losing to Down in the Ulster championship. This Monahan team are improving as the year goes on but I feel that they do not have the time to gives themselves the improvement needed going forward.

ARMAGH 1-17 0-17 KILDARE

MURININ GOAL CHANGES EVERYTHING

Andrew Murnin's goal just before half-time proved the crucial score as his forward colleague Jamie Clarke produced a display of running and invention.

Armagh led 1-8 to 0-8 at half-time after earlier leading 0-6 to 0-3.

Kildare fought back to lead by one after 56 minutes but Armagh hit five of the last six scores to triumph.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/gaelic-games/40766430

MY OPINION

This was a good match and Armagh are improving for sure. It also shows me that when things are close Armagh know how to get themselves out of that situation and to have one of the best players in Ireland in Jamie Clarke playing for you in the next couple of years Armagh can  make a real push for something.

QUARTER FINAL DRAW

Dublin v Monahan Tyrone v Armagh   

KERRY 1-18 0-13 GALWAY

DEADLY DONAGHY

Cool, calm finish by Donaghy there off the left foot. Great ball inside by Moran Ian Burke replies with a score for Galway.

Quality point for Kerry as Enright plays a long ball inside and Geaney slots over his third from play for Kerry.

Galway are not giving up as a great run results in Murphy scoring his second. Brannigan opens his account moments later.

Kerry are showing class again Crowley races in from the end-line and O’Brien hand-passes over.

http://www.the42.ie/kerry-galway-liveblog-3521586-Jul2017/

MY OPINION

Kerry have to be seen now as a potential champion after this result. Kerry looked incredible and look like they have more to improve on. They have to be seen now as a serious contender.

ROSOMMON 2-09 1-12 MAYO

CREGG EARLY GOAL ALLOWS ROSCOMMON TO PLAY AGAIN

Mayo were playing in their seventh successive quarter-final but found themselves seven points down after early goals from Fintan Cregg and Ciarain Murtagh.
But Lee Keegan got one back to steady and Mayo and they led 1-08 to 2-03 at half-time.
The teams were level six times and Donie Smith’s late free meant they couldn’t be separated.

https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2017/0730/894013-roscommon-v-mayo/

MY OPINION

I don’t think that too many would have thought Roscommon would have done so well in the quarter final. I think that if Roscommon can learn from this what is needed they must feel that they should win the quarter final. As for Mayo 3 matches in 3 weeks for an ageing squad will not help them. I would have to go with Roscommon for that reason.