Kerry-Dublin. They don’t come much bigger than that. Much of the build-up has centered around Kerry’s recent run of championship defeats to Dublin. Not since the 1970s have Dublin enjoyed such dominance over the Kingdom.
Jim Gavin’s troops are chasing a second successive All-Ireland title. This time around they’re without the calming influence of Rory O’Carroll in defence and the pace of Jack McCaffrey on the wing.
David Byrne and John Small have stepped up to the mark and both players are growing into their roles as the season has progressed. They could have a big impact today.
The big question surrounding this game is: Can Kerry close the 11-point gap that was between these teams in April’s league final? It was a game that highlighted the growing chasm between the sides and surely caused Eamonn Fitzmaurice a few sleepless nights.
Shortly after that defeat, Fitzmaurice turned to the younger legs of Brian O Beaglaoich and Tadgh Morley. It was a move with Dublin clearly in mind, as was the re positioning of Paul Murphy to the half-forward line. We’ll find out today if those moves were the right ones.
The final 15 minutes will be critical today. Games between these counties are usually tight heading down the home straight. Both sides have plenty of weapons left on the bench. The finish could be electric. Fasten your seat belts.
We lied about the teams starting as selected. For Dublin Michael Darragh MacAuley starts instead of Denis Bastick and Kevin Manamon is in for Paul Mannion.
On the Kerry team, Anthony Maher comes in for Stephen O’Brien, Aidan O’Mahony replaces Brian O Beaglaoich and Darran O’Sullivan is in for James O’Donoghue.
Diarmuid Connolly sends Dublin into the lead. Donaghy is at full-forward and is being picked up by Philly McMahon.
28 Aug 2016
3:33PM
Johnny Cooper is on Colm Cooper while Shane Enright is marking Bernard Brogan.
28 Aug 2016
3:36PM
Kerry are looking to hit that diagonal ball into Donaghy and Geaney every time.
28 Aug 2016
3:36PM
CHANCE! Philly McMahon forces a fine save out of Brian Kelly. That move was Dublin at their very best. Kerry are let off the hook there.
28 Aug 2016
3:37PM
7 mins – Dublin 0-2 Kerry 0-0
Rock converts the 45.
28 Aug 2016
3:39PM
Kerry are kicking plenty of ball early on but Dublin’s shooting hasn’t been very accurate so far. They’ve hit three wides so far. Kerry are yet to score.
28 Aug 2016
3:42PM
12 mins – Dublin 0-4 Kerry 0-0
Rock puts Dublin four in front with a free and one from play. Kerry are sitting back and inviting Dublin onto them.
More matchups: Paul Murphy is tracking Ciaran Kilkenny, while Killian Young is marking Dean Rock.
28 Aug 2016
3:45PM
15 mins – Dublin 0-5 Kerry 0-1
David Moran kicks Kerry’s first score. At the far end Rock slots over another free.
28 Aug 2016
3:47PM
17 mins – Dublin 0-5 Kerry 0-2
Things are looking a little better for Kerry. Donnchadh Walsh ran straight at the Dublin defence and slipped a pass to Geaney for the score.
28 Aug 2016
3:49PM
18 mins – Dublin 0-5 Kerry 0-3
Kerry haven’t played yet but they’re back to within two points. Colm Cooper converts a close-range free for the Kingdom.
28 Aug 2016
3:50PM
19 mins – Dublin 0-6 Kerry 0-3
Kerry need to stop fouling so much. Rock lands over another free, this one from the ground.
Jim Gavin will be delighted to get his team into the dressing room at half-time. Kerry are five ahead and they’ve still got James O’Donoghue to spring from the bench in the second-half.
Rock gets Dublin going in the second-half with a score. Paddy Andrews and Paul Mannion are warming up on the sideline.
28 Aug 2016
4:29PM
37 mins – Dublin 0-11 Kerry 2-8
Bernard Brogan hand passes over the bar. Stephen O’Brien replaces Darran O’Sullivan.
28 Aug 2016
4:32PM
40 mins – Dublin 0-12 Kerry 2-9
Three in a row for Dublin now. Rock clips one over off the left. Kerry have been poor since half-time but Cooper fires over a free to settle them.
28 Aug 2016
4:34PM
43 mins – Dublin 0-12 Kerry 2-9
Another free from Rock brings his personal tally to eight.
28 Aug 2016
4:36PM
The cavalry is arriving. Paddy Andrews has come in for Paul Flynn.
28 Aug 2016
4:37PM
45 mins – Dublin 0-13 Kerry 2-9
Rock has been deadly accurate today. His 45 leaves just a point between the teams. Dublin are starting to turn the screw.
28 Aug 2016
4:42PM
51 mins – Dublin 0-15 Kerry 2-9
Fenton curls a fine score over from his left. That came from a fantastic ball into Rock, who hand passed to Fenton. We’re level.
James O’Donoghue comes in for Kieran Donaghy, who limps off holding his hamstring. Paul Mannion is in for John Small. Dublin are going with a full-court press. Barry John Keane is in for Donnchadh Walsh
28 Aug 2016
4:43PM
52 mins – Dublin 0-15 Kerry 2-10
Keane kicks a brilliant score on the right flank. One of the finest scores you’re likely to see today. Kerry lead again.
28 Aug 2016
4:47PM
56 mins – Dublin 0-15 Kerry 2-11
Brian O Beaglaoich has come in for Morley. Paul Geaney brings his tally to 1-4 with a nice point.
28 Aug 2016
4:48PM
Rock kicks a tricky free wide. Kerry still lead by two. Bryan Sheehan comes in for Anthony Maher.
28 Aug 2016
4:50PM
59 mins – Dublin 0-15 Kerry 2-12
O’Donoghue races on to a ball and strokes it over. This is Kerry’s to lose now.
28 Aug 2016
4:52PM
61 mins – Dublin 0-16 Kerry 2-13
Gooch makes some space for himself and finds Murphy with a kick pass. Murphy applies the finish.
28 Aug 2016
4:53PM
63 mins – Dublin 0-17 Kerry 2-13
McMahon kicks an important score for Dublin.
28 Aug 2016
4:55PM
64 mins – Dublin 0-18 Kerry 2-13
Shane Enright picks up a yellow after he tripped Brogan. Rock does the business with a free. That’s 0-11 for him now.
28 Aug 2016
4:57PM
66 mins – Dublin 0-19 Kerry 2-13
Paul Murphy concedes a free for touching the ball on the ground. Rock slots over the free. We’re level with four to go. Will we be back here next week? Kerry are starting to tire. Marc O Se comes in for Paul Geaney.
28 Aug 2016
4:58PM
Connolly misses a chance to put Dublin back in front as he shoots wide. Two minutes left.
28 Aug 2016
5:01PM
70 mins – Dublin 0-20 Kerry 2-13
We’re into stoppage time as Kevin McManamon kicks a superb shot over the bar. Dublin lead by one. You could cut the tension in Croker with a knife.
28 Aug 2016
5:01PM
We’ll have five minutes of stoppage time.
28 Aug 2016
5:02PM
71 mins – Dublin 0-20 Kerry 2-14
Stephen O’Brien drives through and hand passes over the bar.
The teams are all square again as Dublin patiently probe for a winner…
28 Aug 2016
5:03PM
72 mins – Dublin 0-21 Kerry 2-14
Eoghan O’Gara takes a pass from McCarthy and splits the posts. Dublin are ahead again.
28 Aug 2016
5:05PM
74 mins – Dublin 0-22 Kerry 2-14
Connolly’s second point of the match puts Dublin two ahead. Kerry need a goal.
As it happened: Dublin v Kerry, All-Ireland SFC semi-final
Kerry-Dublin. They don’t come much bigger than that. Much of the build-up has centered around Kerry’s recent run of championship defeats to Dublin. Not since the 1970s have Dublin enjoyed such dominance over the Kingdom.
Jim Gavin’s troops are chasing a second successive All-Ireland title. This time around they’re without the calming influence of Rory O’Carroll in defence and the pace of Jack McCaffrey on the wing.
David Byrne and John Small have stepped up to the mark and both players are growing into their roles as the season has progressed. They could have a big impact today.
The big question surrounding this game is: Can Kerry close the 11-point gap that was between these teams in April’s league final? It was a game that highlighted the growing chasm between the sides and surely caused Eamonn Fitzmaurice a few sleepless nights.
Shortly after that defeat, Fitzmaurice turned to the younger legs of Brian O Beaglaoich and Tadgh Morley. It was a move with Dublin clearly in mind, as was the re positioning of Paul Murphy to the half-forward line. We’ll find out today if those moves were the right ones.
The final 15 minutes will be critical today. Games between these counties are usually tight heading down the home straight. Both sides have plenty of weapons left on the bench. The finish could be electric. Fasten your seat belts.
Throw-in is at 3.30pm.
No word yet on any changes to either team. Here’s how they’re set to line out:
Kerry
1. Brian Kelly (Killarney Legion)
2. Shane Enright (Tarbert)
3. Mark Griffin (St Michaels/Foilmore)
4. Killian Young (C) (Renard)
5. Brian Ó Beaglaoich (An Ghaeltacht)
6. Peter Crowley (Laune Rangers)
7. Tadhg Morley (Templenoe)
8. Kieran Donaghy (Austin Stacks)
9. David Moran (Kerins O’Rahillys)
10. Paul Murphy (Rathmore)
11. Colm Cooper (Dr Crokes)
12. Donnchadh Walsh (Cromane)
13. Stephen O’Brien (Kenmare)
14. Paul Geaney (Dingle)
15. James O’Donoghue (Killarney Legion)
Dublin
Some pre match reading and listening for you:
5 talking points as Jim Gavin and Eamon Fitzmaurice lock horns once again
‘These guys might have 3, 4 All-Ireland medals, but they’re the same as everyone else’
The word is both teams will start as selected.
We lied about the teams starting as selected. For Dublin Michael Darragh MacAuley starts instead of Denis Bastick and Kevin Manamon is in for Paul Mannion.
On the Kerry team, Anthony Maher comes in for Stephen O’Brien, Aidan O’Mahony replaces Brian O Beaglaoich and Darran O’Sullivan is in for James O’Donoghue.
We’re moments away from throw-in! Enjoy the game!
1 mins – Dublin 0-1 Kerry 0-0
Diarmuid Connolly sends Dublin into the lead. Donaghy is at full-forward and is being picked up by Philly McMahon.
Johnny Cooper is on Colm Cooper while Shane Enright is marking Bernard Brogan.
Kerry are looking to hit that diagonal ball into Donaghy and Geaney every time.
CHANCE! Philly McMahon forces a fine save out of Brian Kelly. That move was Dublin at their very best. Kerry are let off the hook there.
7 mins – Dublin 0-2 Kerry 0-0
Rock converts the 45.
Kerry are kicking plenty of ball early on but Dublin’s shooting hasn’t been very accurate so far. They’ve hit three wides so far. Kerry are yet to score.
12 mins – Dublin 0-4 Kerry 0-0
Rock puts Dublin four in front with a free and one from play. Kerry are sitting back and inviting Dublin onto them.
More matchups: Paul Murphy is tracking Ciaran Kilkenny, while Killian Young is marking Dean Rock.
15 mins – Dublin 0-5 Kerry 0-1
David Moran kicks Kerry’s first score. At the far end Rock slots over another free.
17 mins – Dublin 0-5 Kerry 0-2
Things are looking a little better for Kerry. Donnchadh Walsh ran straight at the Dublin defence and slipped a pass to Geaney for the score.
18 mins – Dublin 0-5 Kerry 0-3
Kerry haven’t played yet but they’re back to within two points. Colm Cooper converts a close-range free for the Kingdom.
19 mins – Dublin 0-6 Kerry 0-3
Kerry need to stop fouling so much. Rock lands over another free, this one from the ground.
21 mins – Dublin 0-7 Kerry 0-4
Geaney reduces the gap to three again.
25 mins – Dublin 0-9 Kerry 0-5
Geaney is living off scraps but he’s doing damage everytime he picks up possession. He scores his third point as this game begins to liven up.
29 mins – Dublin 0-9 Kerry 0-6
Donaghy wins a free and Cooper converts it. We’re back to a three point game again.
GOAL! Stephen Cluxton makes a mess of a kickout and Kerry punish it as Darran O’Sullivan finds the net! That has turned this game on its head.
Paul Geaney anticipated the kickout and played the ball into Walsh, who flicked the ball into the path of O’Sullivan for the finish. We’re level.
Cluxton kicks the next restart out for a sideline. He looks rattled.
We’ll have three minutes of added time.
35+1 mins – Dublin 0-9 Kerry 1-7
Geaney collects a long pass and passes to Cooper, who swings it over. Kerry lead for the first time!
GOAL! Geaney contested a high Anthony Maher ball with Cluxton and the ball dropped into the net! Cluxton has to do better there!
35+3 mins – Dublin 0-9 Kerry 2-8
Cluxton kicks the next ball straight to Walsh. He’s having a nightmare. John Small picks up a yellow and Cooper curls over another free.
Half-time: Dublin 0-9 Kerry 2-8
Catch your breath for a couple of minutes. That was a sensational opening 35 minutes.
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Jim Gavin will be delighted to get his team into the dressing room at half-time. Kerry are five ahead and they’ve still got James O’Donoghue to spring from the bench in the second-half.
36 mins – Dublin 0-10 Kerry 2-8
Rock gets Dublin going in the second-half with a score. Paddy Andrews and Paul Mannion are warming up on the sideline.
37 mins – Dublin 0-11 Kerry 2-8
Bernard Brogan hand passes over the bar. Stephen O’Brien replaces Darran O’Sullivan.
40 mins – Dublin 0-12 Kerry 2-9
Three in a row for Dublin now. Rock clips one over off the left. Kerry have been poor since half-time but Cooper fires over a free to settle them.
43 mins – Dublin 0-12 Kerry 2-9
Another free from Rock brings his personal tally to eight.
The cavalry is arriving. Paddy Andrews has come in for Paul Flynn.
45 mins – Dublin 0-13 Kerry 2-9
Rock has been deadly accurate today. His 45 leaves just a point between the teams. Dublin are starting to turn the screw.
51 mins – Dublin 0-15 Kerry 2-9
Fenton curls a fine score over from his left. That came from a fantastic ball into Rock, who hand passed to Fenton. We’re level.
James O’Donoghue comes in for Kieran Donaghy, who limps off holding his hamstring. Paul Mannion is in for John Small. Dublin are going with a full-court press. Barry John Keane is in for Donnchadh Walsh
52 mins – Dublin 0-15 Kerry 2-10
Keane kicks a brilliant score on the right flank. One of the finest scores you’re likely to see today. Kerry lead again.
56 mins – Dublin 0-15 Kerry 2-11
Brian O Beaglaoich has come in for Morley. Paul Geaney brings his tally to 1-4 with a nice point.
Rock kicks a tricky free wide. Kerry still lead by two. Bryan Sheehan comes in for Anthony Maher.
59 mins – Dublin 0-15 Kerry 2-12
O’Donoghue races on to a ball and strokes it over. This is Kerry’s to lose now.
61 mins – Dublin 0-16 Kerry 2-13
Gooch makes some space for himself and finds Murphy with a kick pass. Murphy applies the finish.
63 mins – Dublin 0-17 Kerry 2-13
McMahon kicks an important score for Dublin.
64 mins – Dublin 0-18 Kerry 2-13
Shane Enright picks up a yellow after he tripped Brogan. Rock does the business with a free. That’s 0-11 for him now.
66 mins – Dublin 0-19 Kerry 2-13
Paul Murphy concedes a free for touching the ball on the ground. Rock slots over the free. We’re level with four to go. Will we be back here next week? Kerry are starting to tire. Marc O Se comes in for Paul Geaney.
Connolly misses a chance to put Dublin back in front as he shoots wide. Two minutes left.
70 mins – Dublin 0-20 Kerry 2-13
We’re into stoppage time as Kevin McManamon kicks a superb shot over the bar. Dublin lead by one. You could cut the tension in Croker with a knife.
We’ll have five minutes of stoppage time.
71 mins – Dublin 0-20 Kerry 2-14
Stephen O’Brien drives through and hand passes over the bar.
The teams are all square again as Dublin patiently probe for a winner…
72 mins – Dublin 0-21 Kerry 2-14
Eoghan O’Gara takes a pass from McCarthy and splits the posts. Dublin are ahead again.
74 mins – Dublin 0-22 Kerry 2-14
Connolly’s second point of the match puts Dublin two ahead. Kerry need a goal.
Full-time: Dublin 0-22 Kerry 2-14
The All-Ireland champions are through to the final after an epic contest. That game was sensational. Dublin just about deserved to win.
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