It was a massive day in Croke Park as Donegal and Mayo squared off in a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland decider.
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RESULT: Mayo 4-17 Donegal 1-10
We’re getting set for the last of this year’s All-Ireland senior football quarter-finals and it’s the big one as Mayo meet Donegal.
Here are the teams named to start this afternoon.
DONEGAL: Paul Durcan (Four Masters); Paddy McGrath (Ardara), Neil McGee (Gaoth Dobhair), Eamonn McGee (Gaoth Dobhair); Frank McGlynn (Glenfin), Karl Lacey (Four Masters), Anthony Thompson (Naomh Conaill); Neil Gallagher (Glenswilly), Rory Kavanagh (St Eunans); Ryan Bradley (Buncrana), Ryan McHugh (Kilcar), David Walsh (Naomh Bríd); Paddy McBrearty (Kilcar), Michael Murphy (Glenswilly), Colm McFadden (Naomh Mícheal).
MAYO: Rob Hennelly (Breaffy); Tom Cunniffe (Castlebar Mitchels), Ger Cafferkey (Ballina Stephenites), Keith Higgins (Ballyhaunis); Lee Keegan (Westport), Donal Vaughan (Ballinrobe), Colm Boyle (Davitts); Aidan O’Shea (Breaffy), Seamus O’Shea (Breaffy); Kevin McLoughlin (Knockmore), Richie Feeney (Castlebar Mitchels), Alan Dillon (Ballintubber); Cillian O’Connor (Ballintubber), Alan Freeman (Aghamore), Andy Moran (capt, Ballaghaderreen).
We’ve already seen Tyrone, Dublin and Kerry book their place at the semi-final stage this weekend. Who will join them?
Here’s the Donegal subs:
Michael Boyle, Daniel McLaughlin, Declan Walsh, Leo McLoone, Marty Boyle, Martin McElhinney, Ross Wherity, Marty O’Reilly, Odhran MacNiallais, Dermot Molloy, Gary McFadden.
And here’s the Mayo subs:
Brendan Walsh, Shane McHale, Michael Walsh, Kevin Keane, Barry Moran, Enda Varley, Chris Barrett, Cathal Carolan, Darren Coen, Jason Doherty, Jason Gibbons.
The referee this afternoon is Cavan’s Joe McQuillan. His linesmen are Laois man Maurice Deegan and Kerry’s Padraig O’Sullivan. Down’s Brendan Rice is the sideline official.
Two late Donegal changes. Mark McHugh comes into the attack for David Walsh while Declan Walsh replaces Karl Lacey in defence.
A good start is vital here, particularly for Mayo given what happened in last year’s All-Ireland final.
Mayo 0-1 Donegal 0-0: 1 mins – And Mayo get off the mark first with Cillian O’Connor hooking over a point off his left foot.
One late Mayo switch sees Chris Barrett in for Richie Feeney. Barrett is marking Colm McFadden.
Mayo 0-2 Donegal 0-0: 2 mins – Very strong start by Mayo. Alan Dillon flights over a fine point.
Mayo 1-2 Donegal 0-0: 5 mins – Very cool finish to the net by O’Connor with his left foot after Donegal were turned over in defence. Eamonn McGee was stripped of possession and Kevin McLoughlin played in O’Connor.
Mayo 1-3 Donegal 0-0: 6 mins – Mayo are flying now. Alan Freeman pops over a point.
Mayo 1-3 Donegal 0-1: 7 mins – Donegal get on the scoreboard. A long ball is punted in by Michael Murphy, it bounces on the ground and goes over the bar.
Mayo 1-3 Donegal 0-2: 8 mins – And another point for Donegal as Mark McHugh raises a white flag.
Mayo 1-3 Donegal 0-3: 12 mins – Foul on Donegal’s Rory Kavanagh leaves Michael Murphy with the simple task of converting a close-range free.
Mayo 2-3 Donegal 0-3: 13 mins – Donegal had possession initially from the Mayo kick out but they spilled the ball and Mayo swiftly attacked. Keith Higgins fisted it in to Vaughan who had stole inside and he got to the ball ahead of Paul Durcan, rounded him and drilled the ball to the empty net.
Donegal’s rearguard has now been carved open twice in the first 13 minutes of the game. Very unlike them. Mayo getting the stunning start on this occasion in contrast to last year’s All-Ireland final. They have a nice cushion on the scoreboard now.
Another foul by Mayo’s Aidan O’Shea concedes a free. He’s on a yellow card and needs to be careful.
Mayo 2-3 Donegal 0-4: 16 mins – Murphy sticks over the free for Donegal to cut the gap to five points.
Mayo 2-4 Donegal 0-4: 20 mins – Strong break forward by Aidan O’Shea as he offloads to Alan Dillon and the Ballintubber man has the time to pick off a fine point.
Mayo 2-5 Donegal 0-4: 25 mins – Mayo go seven points clear thanks for a score from Kevin McLoughlin.
Mayo 2-6 Donegal 0-4: 26 mins – That’s really good play by Mayo as they work the ball downfield and Andy Moran notches a super point.
Mayo 2-7 Donegal 0-4: 28 mins – Excellent pass in by Kevin McLoughlin and Alan Freeman gathers before pointing. Mayo are flying.
Nearly a third Mayo goal as the ball fell into the path of Cillian O’Connor but the Donegal defence were able to clear the ball off the line.
Mayo 2-8 Donegal 0-4: 32 mins – But O’Connor does grab a point as he converts the subsequent ’45.
Mayo 2-9 Donegal 0-4: 34 mins – This is turning into a rout. O’Connor fires over the free and Mayo are ahead by 11 points. They’ve also kicked six scores without reply.
Cathal Carolan breaks free and hits a ground shot that strikes the upright before Kevin McLoughlin skews the rebound wide.
Mayo 2-10 Donegal 0-4: 36 mins – But James Horan’s side are completely on top around the middle as they attack relentlessly and Colm Boyle has just fired over another point.
Half-Time: Mayo 2-10 Donegal 0-4: And that’s how it stands at the break with Mayo ahead by 12 points. Remarkable display by James Horan’s team so far.
Mayo 2-11 Donegal 0-4: 38 mins – Cracking point by Mayo’s Seamus O’Shea when he scythes through the Donegal defence.
Mayo 3-11 Donegal 0-4: 40 mins – That is surely game, set and match now even at this early stage. Keith Higgins punts the ball in, Cillian O’Connor breaks it down to Donal Vaughan who charges through, draws Paul Durcan and passes inside to O’Connor who finishes to the empty net.
And nearly a fourth goal but Lee Keegan’s shot is blocked by Paul Durcan. Donegal are 16 points down and they look a spent force.
Mayo 3-12 Donegal 0-4: 42 mins – Cillian O’Connor taps over a close range free for Mayo.
Mayo 4-12 Donegal 0-4: 44 mins – This is remarkable stuff. Mayo attack again with Andy Moran firing in an effort that is blocked by Paul Durcan and Cillian O’Connor hammers home the rebound. That’s a hat-trick for O’Connor.
Donegal’s day going from bad to worse. Eamonn McGee has just been sent off for an off the ball incident.
Mayo 4-14 Donegal 0-5: 54 mins – Enda Varley points for Mayo as Darren Coen replaces Cillian O’Connor in their attack.
Mayo 4-15 Donegal 0-5: 55 mins – Defender Chris Barrett gets in on the scoring act with a terrific point for Mayo.
Mayo 4-16 Donegal 0-6: 58 mins – But Mayo go back downfield and point through Kevin Keane.
Mayo 4-16 Donegal 0-8: 61 mins – Donegal keep battling on and they kick points through Michael Murphy and Karl Lacey.
Mayo 4-17 Donegal 0-8: 67 mins – Mayo point again through Lee Keegan and then deny Donegal a goal when Robert Hennelly saves bravely from Patrick McBrearty.
Rashford,you daisy,get in!
He was so good when he came on. Well deserved
He was brilliant and made things happened when he came on. Mkhitaryan deserves a start next game too over Martial.
wont get much time for utd this year
He got enough time today
3 mins before today good sub to have
He’s a kid, limited exposure is the best way to introduce a future permanent fixture. It’s more time than he had by this stage last season. Also it’s been 3 games.
3mins is 3mins
Yeah but look at his goals per minute ratio. He’s a superstar
Dropped by England due to lack of playing time.
United need to take all 3 points today,still no start for Mkhitaryan,would have liked to see him start
Looked good when he comes on so hopefully can get a start over maybe Martial who hasn’t been firing in the attack yet. Mata doesn’t deserve to be dropped anyway.
You little beauty , but if Phelan doesn’t get that job the board should be shot
Rooney needs to come off at half time. Shite. Has had his day. Mkitaryan worth a punt at this stage.
Rooney made the goal!
Rooney done well for the goal. In fairness.
Was anonymous in the first half, touch was brutal and panicked in possession under the smallest bit of pressure leading to stupid errors. Assist aside, as a team they would benefit long term if he spent a few games on the sideline. Will suffer far more than benefit by sticking with him long term IMO.
Probably not the ideal forum but looking for a donation of some DVDs for a buddy whose temporarily stuck in a foreign country. Just a few things to keep his spirits up. Anything along the lines of Hot Fuzz, The Big Bangu Theory, Knocked Up, Trading Places etc
Debbie Does Dallas.
Very lame Gertard
Think that post went a bit over your head!
Mean machine city of god on the way.
What about It could happen to you Getard?
That is some picture of Fellaini…. Love the expression…. But ref, this is what I am paid to do, why do people pick on me!
Up the Dubs.
anyone but Dublin
Rashford you beauty!
Copycat :)
Great minds
Hull to get a draw.
Rooney and Martial off,Rooney is cat and Martial looks tired
Martial £58 million LMAO!
58 million?? What drugs are you on? He was 36 million. Just the 22 million less. What an idiot
add ons you fiend!
Add ons only happen if you reach certain targets ie champions league premier league etc so if he ends up at that price im sure united wont mind.
Stupid transfer end of story, not worth 5 million. Bad business. Quicker they sell him the better before the add ons kick in. who would buy him?…..nobody as stupid as Utd.
Nobody would buy him not at 5 million. Only someone stupider than united .. think your right tim have to agree with ya. He can always show his debut goal to his grandchildren when he gets old at least.
Great move to sell Ronaldo…………buy Martial. Utd were shafted by Monaco told a bunch of lies and Utd fell for them……dummies
I repeat,
What an idiot.
You’re embarrassing yourself.
Think ronaldo was sold long before martial came. Think fergie sold ronaldo. Yeah that was stupid and buying martial was stupid. Remember his debut goal against liverpool. I taught he was going to go on and be great but hes just stupid. I think your great tim.
I repeat your a gammy fiend who cant use google………………….
Good man, you think he’s terrible but you think the add-ons will come into effect, eh, top goalscorer inches premier league and balón d’or winner are two of those add-ons
I think you are a jerk off Derek
Ah Tim we could think man utd players are stupid together. Ibra hes stupid he cant score goals, david de gea is stupid too he let a goal in. In fact there all stupid but especially martial hes the stupidist.
Go play with your Lego you dull-witted, jerk off.
Sad face sad face sad face … nobody would buy martial for 5 million. Come back when you have a clue about football.
Dimitri Payet LMAO!!!!!
De Gea doesn’t score enough goals, useless
You Mank
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Tim goes on all the football articles and tries making statements that ll get a reaction. He was on the spurs liverpool game one trying to wind up lfc fans. Tim is an idiot .
Derek you are an Irish Mank
Not me kid ! Not my team but grew up watching them win everything so have a healthy respect for them. Im guessing the reason they are so rich is because they have fans worldwide. So im sure the owners love the mancs . Man city game tomo tim you have all night to think of comments. Goodnight
LMAO lies with ease and finds comfort in it.
“It’s €10 million when he plays his 25th game (for Manchester United), €10 million when he gets his 10th cap with the French national team and €10 million if he finishes in the top 20 list of best players in Europe.”
Last add on will never happen
Tim Ryan you are a simpleton
Rashford you beauty :)
This is a mouth-watering contest!!!!!
Premier League leader bragging rights.
Squeaky bum time has returned to the red devils
I don’t think Shaw is over his injury yet mentally. Seems very hesitant to take on a defender, that was his bread and butter. Hopefully it’s just a matter of getting a few more games under his belt