There was a novel clash in Croke Park today as Kerry and Cavan met for the first time in the senior championship since 1997.
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RESULT: Kerry 0-15 Cavan 0-9
Welcome to Croke Park for today’s meeting of Kerry and Cavan. Throw in was meant to be 2pm but we can tell that has now been put back due to extra-time being played in the All-Ireland minor quarter-final between Tyrone and Kerry. Tyrone currently lead 0-15 to 1-9 in that game.
Both Kerry and Cavan are out on the field as we build up to this afternoon’s first All-Ireland senior football quarter-final.
Here’s the Kerry team that is named to start in this game.
KERRY: Brendan Kealy (Kilcummin); Fionn Fitzgerald (Dr Crokes), Marc Ó Sé (An Gaeltacht), Shane Enright (Tarbert); Tomás Ó Sé (An Gaeltacht), Killian Young (Renard), Peter Crowley (Laune Rangers); Anthony Maher (Duagh), Johnny Buckley (Dr Crokes); Paul Galvin (Finuge), Colm Cooper (Dr Crokes), Donnchadh Walsh (Cromane); Declan O’Sullivan (Dromid Pearses), Kieran Donaghy (Austin Stacks), Darran O’Sullivan (Glenbeigh/Glencar).
And here’s the Cavan team that is named to start.
CAVAN: Alan O’Mara (Bailieborough Shamrocks); Thomas Corr (Denn), Rory Dunne (Redhills), Killian Clarke (Shercock); Jason McLoughlin (Shannon Gaels), Alan Clarke (Kingscourt), Ronan Flanagan (Castlerahan); Damien O’Reilly (Belturbet), David Givney (Mountnugent); Cian Mackey (Castlerahan), Jack Brady (Ramor United), Feargal Flanagan (Butlersbridge); Martin Reilly (Killygary), Martin Dunne (Cavan Gaels), Eugene Keating (Saint Sylvesters).
The teams are finishing up their preparations as we get set to commence this game. There’s a massive Cavan contingent here in Croke Park. They’ll have plenty supporters cheering on the Breffni County.
Cavan 0-1 Kerry 0-0: 3 mins – Cavan get off the mark early on with a neat point by their attack talisman Martin Dunne.
Late changes on both teams with David Moran in for Kerry and Dara McVeety in for Cavan.
Kerry 0-2 Cavan 0-1: 8 mins – Foul on Declan O’Sullivan and Johnny Buckley confidently slots over the resultant free for Kerry.
Kerry 0-3 Cavan 0-1: 9 mins – Another great kick by Buckley, this time from a ’45, and Kerry’s lead is increased.
Kerry 0-4 Cavan 0-1: 11 mins – Another ’45, another kick by Buckley and another point for Kerry.
Kerry 0-5 Cavan 0-1: 14 mins – Colm Cooper fires over a free for Kerry after Darran O’Sullivan was fouled. Rain starting to fall here in Croke Park.
Cavan surge forward but miss a point scoring chance as Jason McLoughlin kicks a wide.
Cavan’s defence is doing well though, Rory Dunne just broke a high ball impressively away from Kieran Donaghy.
Kerry 0-8 Cavan 0-1: 24 mins – Kerry flex their muscles and hit Cavan for three quick points from Donnchadh Walsh, Declan O’Sullivan and Kieran Donaghy.
Kerry 0-9 Cavan 0-1: 26 mins – There’s real daylight between the teams now as Colm Cooper knocks over a free to send Kerry eight points clear.
The Cavan fans are quiet here in Croke Park, they’ve had little to cheer about in this first-half.
Kerry 0-9 Cavan 0-2: 29 mins – Better from Cavan as midfielder David Givney is on the mark from play with a point.
Kerry 0-10 Cavan 0-2: 30 mins – Kerry hit back though with an excellent free by Colm Cooper.
Half-Time: Kerry 0-11 Cavan 0-2: And that’s how it stands at the break with Kerry in a commanding position.
Kerry 0-11 Cavan 0-3: 37 mins – Niall McDermott knocks over an early free for Cavan.
Kerry 0-11 Cavan 0-4: 40 mins – McDermott on target again from a free after Martin Dunne was fouled.
Kerry 0-12 Cavan 0-4: 41 mins – Kerry reassert their authority with a free from Colm Cooper.
Kerry 0-12 Cavan 0-5: 43 mins – It’s been a brighter start to the second-half by Cavan with Martin Reilly just after floating over a ’45.
Kerry 0-12 Cavan 0-6: 48 mins – Much better from Cavan. A good move is capped off by a fine point by Niall McDermott, his third since being introduced.
Changes on both sides. Paul Geaney replaces Kieran Donaghy for Kerry while Jack Brady is on for Martin Dunne on the Cavan team.
That Donaghy substitution is a sign of what a good job Cavan full-back Rory Dunne has done today.
Kerry 0-13 Cavan 0-6: 50 mins – Kerry try to stem the tide with a point from David Moran.
Cavan work the ball forward patiently but when a chance arises to shoot, Damien O’Reilly is off target and the ball floats wide.
Kerry 0-14 Cavan 0-6: 52 mins – Donnchadh Walsh points for Kerry and then is replaced by Kieran O’Leary.
Kerry 0-14 Cavan 0-7: 54 mins – Foul on Jack Brady for Cavan and Eugene Keating kicks over the resultant free.
Kerry 0-14 Cavan 0-8: 55 mins – Same story again for Cavan as Keating converts a free.
Kerry shoot a couple of wides from Paul Galvin and Darran O’Sullivan. They’ve been a little sloppy in their play in the second-half.
Kerry 0-14 Cavan 0-9: 61 mins – Great point by Cian Mackey for Cavan. They’re edging back into contention but there’s only nine minutes remaining.
Couple of chances for Cavan but Eugene Keating and Killian Clarke see their efforts tail wide.
Kerry 0-15 Cavan 0-9: 66 mins – Important point for Kerry as Colm Cooper taps over a close range shot.
Full-Time: Kerry 0-15 Cavan 0-9: All over here as Kerry run out winners by six points.
That means Kerry will now advance to face Dublin in the All-Ireland semi-final on September 1st.
R.I.P.
@Mícheál Moran: awful news, heart goes out to his family
Tragic news. Thoughts are with his family. May he rest in peace.
That’s so sad
I just felt ridiculously sad reading that.. 41 year old former athlete. Cancer is so horrible, we all must know someone touched by it.
Terrible news. Why does life have to be so cruel to those so young. May he rest in peace
R. I. P.
Condolences to family & friends.
Very sad news. God love his family. No doubt he fought this like he played football… he gave it everything.
Very disrespectful to call him ‘O’Connor’ instead of his first name. Shame on you at the Journal
@Carol Cunningham: actually change my post to ‘Shame on you Fintan O’Brien’
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@Carol Cunningham: I don’t think any disrespect was meant. Usually sports stars are referred to by their surname.
@Carol Cunningham: calm down
@Carol Cunningham: Christ, you have a lot to be complaining about. Maybe just leave your sympathies to this man’s family and be done with it. A journalist calling him by his surname as would be done when he was a player is hardly disrespectful to the man. The piece is well written and strikes the right tone.
Clearly a good man in every field of life. Condolences to his wife and young children, it’s always heart breaking to see someone so young and strong taken from all that knew and loved him. He was a fine player RIP
May he rest in peace
Terrible parallels with the 1990 team. RIP Kieran. So sad this evening
RIP.
Rip kieran.all Ireland winner.
Jesus that’s terrible news. Saw him a good few times playing with cork & he was a tough competitor. Condolences to his family & friends at this tough time RIP
Rip Kieran. A gentleman.
Condolences to Kierans family and friends. So sad to see someone so young taken from us. Rip
RIP.
Terrible news. RIP.
A tragically young age. RIP
So sad.
Great player from a great club.
Condolences to his family.
R.I.P.
Terrible news.rip keiran..
Mo chomhbhrón
God bless good sir
Very sad News,fought hard tough battle with bravery & Grace,my condolences to the family & close friends!
RIP
Rest in peace .
God rest his soul and give his family strength at this difficult time rip.
Can I just say how much of a class act Davy Russell is.
Great ambassador for Cork Football and so sad for his family & community. Condolences.
R.I.P