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As it happened: Dublin v Monaghan, All-Ireland senior football semi-final

Relive all the action as Dublin and Monaghan fought for a place in the All-Ireland final

Hello and welcome along to our coverage of the first of the All-Ireland SFC semi-finals as Dublin and Monaghan square off at a very wet Croke Park.

The first of the All-Ireland final spots are up for grabs here. Dublin are still aiming to get back to the good times of their six-in-row greatness while Monaghan are seeking new territory having come close in the past.

We’ll have team line-ups for you in the next few moments as we edge closer to the 5.30pm throw-in.

Here’s how both teams will be lining out 

And here they are in text format

Dublin

Dublin

1. Stephen Cluxton (Parnells)

2. Eoin Murchan (Na Fianna), 3. Michael Fitzsimons (Cuala), 4. David Byrne (Naomh Olaf)

5. James McCarthy (Ballymun Kickhams), 6. John Small (Ballymun Kickhams), 7. Lee Gannon (Whitehall Colmcille)

8. Brian Fenton (Raheny), 9. Brian Howard (Raheny)

10. Paul Mannion (Kilmacud Crokes), 11. Seán Bugler (St. Oliver Plunkett’s/Eoghan Ruadh), 12. Niall Scully (Templeogue Synge Street)

13. Cormac Costello (Whitehall Colmcille), 14. Con O’Callaghan (Cuala), 15. Colm Basquel (Ballyboden St. Enda’s)

Subs:

16. Evan Comerford (Ballymun Kickhams)
17. Ciaran Kilkenny (Castleknock)
18. Tom Lahiff (St. Jude’s)
19. Seán MacMahon (Raheny)
20. Jack McCaffrey (Clontarf)
21. Cian Murphy (Thomas Davis)
22. Daire Newcombe (Lucan Sarsfields)
23. Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne (Cuala)
24. Lorcan O’Dell (Templeogue Synge Street)
25. Dean Rock (Ballymun Kickhams)
26. Paddy Small (Ballymun Kickhams)

Monaghan

1. Rory Beggan (Scotstown)

2. Ryan O’Toole (Scotstown), 3. Kieran Duffy (Latton – Captain), 4. Ryan Wylie (Ballybay)

5. Karl O’Connell (Tigh Thalainn), 6. Conor Boyle (Clontibret), 7. Conor McCarthy (Scotstown)

8. Karl Gallagher (Scairbh Na gCaorach), 9. Killian Lavelle (Clontibret)

10. Stephen O’Hanlon (Carrickmacross), 11. Michael Bannigan (Acadh Na Muileann), 12. Ryan McAnespie (Scairbh na gCaorach)

13. Jack McCarron (Scotstown), 14. Gary Mohan (Truagh Gaels), 15. Dessie Ward (Ballybay)

So, how do you see this one going? Let us know in the comments section below

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Monaghan changes: Kieran Hughes, Darren Hughes and Conor McManus all start. Ryan O’Toole, Karl Gallagher and Jack McCarron all on the bench.

Dublin changes: Sean Bugler is out of Dublin match-day 26. Paddy Small comes in to start and Ross McGarry is on the bench.

Throw-in! Dublin v Monaghan

1 min: Dublin 0-0 Monaghan 0-0

And off we go in Croke Park. Monaghan go on the first attack through Karl O’Connell. It comes to nothing as both teams feel each other out.

2 mins: Dublin 0-1 Monaghan 0-0

First attempt at a score comes to Monaghan as Kieran Hughes tries to slice it over. However it skids off the post and they get their first wide.

Dublin then come down the field and get the opening point through Cormac Costello.

5 mins: Dublin 0-1 Monaghan 0-0

Ryan McAnespie earns a free for Monaghan which summons Rory Beggan from his position between the sticks. It comes back into play off the post, and the eventually comes into the hands of Michael Bannigan. But his shot is blocked and it eventually ends in a line ball for Monaghan.

7 mins: Dublin 0-1 Monaghan 0-1

Stephen O’Hanlon gets Monaghan off the mark with a lovely kick. Both teams are settling into the game now.

8 mins: Dublin 0-2 Monaghan 0-1

Free awarded in a scoreable spot and Costello doubles his tally with a nice right-footed effort.

11 mins: Dublin 0-3 Monaghan 0-1

Costello feeds the ball to Paul Mannion after Dublin win possession back after Beggan fumbles a pass.

The play ends with Paddy Small arrowing a brilliant shot over the bar, and now Dublin lead by two.

12 mins: Dublin 0-3 Monaghan 0-1

Conor McManus stands over a free from a tricky angle in front of the Cusack Stand. He tries to sweep it in from a similar position to the brilliant free he took against Armagh. But it just doesn’t curl enough and that’s another wide for Monaghan.

14 mins: Dublin 0-3 Monaghan 0-2

POST!

Unlucky for Conor McCarthy. He does very well to get a shot off while being fouled, and he almost pulled it off but for the woodwork. They get a point from a McManus free from it to reduce the gap to one again.

15 mins: Dublin 0-3 Monaghan 0-2

BLACK CARD!

Dublin lose Niall Scully after tripping Conor McCarthy. Pretty straight forward call; Dublin can have no complaints there. And that could be a big momentum swing in Monaghan’s favour.

18 mins: Dublin 0-3 Monaghan 0-3

Monaghan goal chance!

Ryan McAnespie caught in a moment of indecision as he stormed his way through. He takes the shot a second too late and it’s blocked out.

But it’s not all bad, as Beggan slings over the ’45 to level the sides for the second time.

19 mins: Dublin 0-4 Monaghan 0-3

Cormac Costello edges Dublin ahead again after fetching a fine mark.

20 mins: Dublin 0-4 Monaghan 0-3

McCarthy kicks the ball wide, and Monaghan really need to be making more of this numerical advantage while Scully is off for 10 minutes.

22 mins: Dublin 0-5 Monaghan 0-3

Costello is on fire. He turns beautifully after collecting a pass and drives it high inside the back post. Dublin restore their two-point lead.

24 mins: Dublin 0-5 Monaghan 0-4

Beggan comes up for another ’45 and puts it over to pull one back for Monaghan. But Scully will be back on shortly.

25 mins: Dublin 0-6 Monaghan 0-4

Costello scores from another free following a foul on Con O’Callaghan. Two between them again.

26 mins: Dublin 0-6 Monaghan 0-5

Bannigan clips a shot inside the post to reduce it to one again.

27 mins: Dublin 0-7 Monaghan 0-5

Mannion scores after grabbing a mark. Scully re-enters the action and it looks like Ciarán Kilkenny is coming in shortly too. Another big game player who could make a major contribution for Dublin.

30 mins: Dublin 0-7 Monaghan 0-6

Dublin change: Ciarán Kilkenny comes in for Scully. Meanwhile, Gary Mohan releases a boomer over the bar and it’s back to a one-point game.

33 mins: Dublin 0-7 Monaghan 0-7

Began levels it with another ’45 after Stephen Cluxton fumbled an attempt at a point and dropped the ball out over the endline. 

35 mins: Dublin 0-7 Monaghan 0-7

Bad miss from James McCarthy as two additional minutes of injury time are announced.

35 mins: Dublin 0-8 Monaghan 0-7

Costello points from a free again.

Half-Time! Dublin 0-8 Monaghan 0-7

Dublin 0-8 Monaghan 0-7

Great first half, considering the conditions. 

Cormac Costello is in great form for Dublin while Beggan is in fine scoring form from his ’45 efforts.

Vinny Corey’s side will know however, that Dublin tend to do most of their damage in the first quarter of the second half so they will need to keep focused and sharp after the restart.

Second Half: Dublin 0-8 Monaghan 0-7

37 mins: Dublin 0-8 Monaghan 0-8

Superb point from McAnespie. That was a really tricky angle and we’re back to level-pegging in the early minutes of the second half.

41 mins: Dublin 0-9 Monaghan 0-8

Costello point from a brilliant Dublin counter-attack. It started deep within their own territory after McCarthy carried the ball forward with pace. Costello carried possession further before tapping it over off his left to put Dublin back in the lead again.

44 mins: Dublin 0-10 Monaghan 0-8

Dublin change: Jack McCaffrey on for Colm Basquel. Con O’Callaghan fists the ball over the bar to put two between them.

Monaghan change: Karl Gallagher in for Dessie Ward.

45 mins: Dublin 0-10 Monaghan 0-9

McManus points from a free as Jack McCarron comes in to replace Kieran Hughes.

54 mins: Dublin 0-10 Monaghan 0-10

LEVEL!

Frantic stuff in Croker. The ball is slipping out of gloves all over the place in the greasy conditions and a free has been awarded against O’Callaghan for handling the ball on the ground.

McManus coolly dispatches the free over the bar.

55 mins: Dublin 0-11 Monaghan 0-10

And just like that, Dublin are ahead again. They come thundering down the pitch from the next attack to put the ball over through O’Callaghan. We’re heading for squeaky bum time.

57 mins: Dublin 0-12 Monaghan 0-10

Lee Gannon palms the ball over after a rapid turn that left his marker Stephen O’Hanlon for dead. Back to a two-point game again.

58 mins: Dublin 0-12 Monaghan 0-11

McManus with a super shot to bring them back to the minimum again. They just have to keep in touch with Dublin as we enter the final 10 minutes of normal time.

60 mins: Dublin 0-12 Monaghan 0-12

LEVEL!

McManus hits two on the bounce, this one from a mark.

61 mins: Dublin 0-13 Monaghan 0-12

Brian Fenton hits a quick response. And now there’s a free in for Dublin after some indecision in the Monaghan defence that leads to a pick up off the ground.

We could be heading for a two-point game again.

62 mins: Dublin 0-14 Monaghan 0-12

Mannion converts to push the gap to two again. Monaghan appear a bit rattled.

64 mins: Dublin 0-15 Monaghan 0-12

McCaffrey steps up to extend Dublin’s lead to three points at a pivotal moment in the game. Monaghan need a response quickly. They’re struggling with their kickouts and Dublin tails are up.

66 mins: Dublin 0-15 Monaghan 0-13

McCarron with a great point for Monaghan. There could have been a goal on there after he turned inside his man with space in front of them. But they needed a score to settle them and bring them back into the contes.

69 mins: Dublin 0-16 Monaghan 0-13

Dublin are engaging the patient play that they’re famous for, and it’s paying off as Fenton kicks it high and over the bar.

Dean Rock has entered the play for Mannion as Monaghan need to start hunting for a goal if they want to stay in this.

70 mins: Dublin 0-16 Monaghan 0-13

Five minutes additional time has been announced but Dublin have a free in a very kickable spot. Rock will take it.

71 mins: Dublin 0-17 Monaghan 0-13

And Rock puts it over to put four between them in injury time.

GOAL! Dublin 1-17 Monaghan 0-13 (Rock ’73)

75 mins: Dublin 1-17 Monaghan 0-13

And that is surely that.

It’s a messy goal but they all count as Rock tips the ball into the net to put a gloss on the scoreline. It’s the All-Ireland final for Dublin as Monaghan’s season ends.

76 mins: Dublin 1-17 Monaghan 0-13

Rock has a late ’45 but sends it wide, not that it will make much difference on the final result.

Full-Time: Dublin 1-17 Monaghan 0-13

Dublin 1-17 Monaghan 0-13

So it’s a first All-Ireland final since 2020 for Dublin after another one of their trademark late pushes for victory. Once they opened the gap to three points, Monaghan started to struggle and then Rock’s late goal blew them away entirely.

Well that’s all from us, folks. We hope you enjoyed today’s coverage, and don’t forget, we’ll be back to do it all again tomorrow for the other semi-final between Kerry and Derry.

Before you go, have a read of Declan Bogue’s match report live from Croke Park. Goodbye for now!

Experience counts as Dublin edge out abrasive Monaghan

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    Jul 15th 2023, 5:20 PM

    This is serious stuff now. Not a man bun in sight.

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    Jul 15th 2023, 5:02 PM

    Dubliin should win this, but anything can happen on the day. Would be nice to see other counties make it to the final, but I believe it will be Kerry v Dublin, which always gives for a great game of real football anyway. Dublin to win.

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    Jul 15th 2023, 5:30 PM

    @Toyo Ke: Totally agree. If anything I think this weather suits the Farney men. They’ll have to be pretty clinical with their scoring but if they can defend en masse and keep goals out they’ve got a chance. Won most if their games that way while playing good stuff. Up the Dubs!

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    Jul 15th 2023, 6:07 PM

    Come on monaghan ye can do it

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    Jul 15th 2023, 6:20 PM

    @Anthony White: Sorry but Dublin will win by at least six points. They haven’t even got out of first gear. I dislike the Dubs and hate Kerry. Pity thses semis will be a walkover for Dublin and Jerry.

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    Jul 15th 2023, 6:35 PM

    @Anthony White: hopefully

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    Jul 15th 2023, 6:41 PM

    @Ben Jones: why do you hate kerry

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    Jul 15th 2023, 7:06 PM

    @David Ryan: Kerry is one of those teams that always seem to win, even though their football to watch is boring (last 110 years or so). At least the Dubs have a bit of flair.

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    Jul 15th 2023, 7:06 PM

    @Ben Jones: last 10 years

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    Jul 15th 2023, 7:06 PM

    @Ben Jones: I really don’t see Kerry walking over Derry

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    Jul 15th 2023, 7:08 PM

    @Ben Jones: You were right the first time

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    Jul 15th 2023, 7:11 PM

    @Ben Jones: silly comment

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    Jul 15th 2023, 5:47 PM

    Just the usual Dublin fouling on and off the ball

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    Jul 15th 2023, 5:59 PM

    @EVAN MEADE: Youre watching another match at a Crack house again..!

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    Jul 15th 2023, 6:23 PM

    @N MB: He’s watching from the Helen Keller home for bewildered boys!

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    Jul 15th 2023, 5:42 PM

    It’s hard to know what enjoyment players get out of this scour.

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    Jul 15th 2023, 5:54 PM

    @Keith Lenihan: only scour is the scour on your filthy sphincter

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    Jul 15th 2023, 5:58 PM

    @Michael Burke: good one!

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    Jul 15th 2023, 6:06 PM

    Tyrone referee giving Monaghan nothing.

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    Jul 15th 2023, 6:09 PM

    @ray flynn: Hes having a great game for both..Not a dirty game at all…yet !

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    Jul 15th 2023, 6:18 PM

    @ray flynn: Except for the last point for Dublin. That was for nothing.

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    Jul 15th 2023, 6:36 PM

    @ray flynn: John Small gets a yellow card for absolutely nothing. Only for his reputation

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    Jul 15th 2023, 7:11 PM

    @ray flynn: neutral view and the referee was outstanding for me. He’s human not a robot, but he got most of the decisions right.
    Looking forward to seeing “Ray Flynn referee” coming to a pitch near you.

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    Jul 15th 2023, 6:04 PM

    Dublin are a class all their own. Teams like this dont win 6 in a Row by mistake or luck ! Begrudgers can send tears to PO Box with stamp addressed envelope to WhoCares !

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    Jul 15th 2023, 6:23 PM

    @N MB: good one.

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    @N MB: Why the stamp addressed envelope?

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    Jul 15th 2023, 5:47 PM

    Watch dublin stall time now for the next 10 mins after scullys Black…but people will have you believe only the limerick hurlers do this carry on

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    @pol mlp: Yeah…That didnt happen..! You should be feeling silly now

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    @N MB: ill eat my words alright after that alright infairness

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    Jul 15th 2023, 5:00 PM

    Stroll for the Dubs. Sam be home very soon

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    @MartyCharles: ah yeah, dublin fans – Such a classy bunch. Sure Monaghan should just stay at home.

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    @David: wow. It must be hard living and working to make a life in a city you hate.

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    Jul 15th 2023, 7:39 PM

    @MartyCharles: sorry to dissapoint you but i dont live anywhere near dublin, even though I do like it as a city. It’s their GAA fans that are a bit simple if you ask me. Very similar to Liverpool fans Marty.

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    @ richard cuddihy just turn on another channel ya gobshxte

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    ‘Mon the boys in blue, Sam’s returning home again this year

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    @dinorod: white and blue

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    Waste of time.

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    What an awful sport garlic soccer ball is. Put this $h1te back on GAAGo so we can choose if we want to watch this rubbish rather than being forced fed it on the national broadcaster.

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    @Richard Cuddihy: turn the TV off

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    Jul 15th 2023, 6:59 PM

    @Richard Cuddihy: the most watched sport in Ireland lad, deal with it

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    @Richard Cuddihy: I guess if you have never played it, you wouldn’t appreciate it. Soccer is absolutely muck to watch. As for that rounders game you play….

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    @Richard Cuddihy: Better than that muc k soccer. Stick to that (so called sport) rounders. Great to put on the telly if you are looking to dose off for an afternoon nap.

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    Jul 15th 2023, 6:50 PM

    Hurston playing with dublin

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    Jul 15th 2023, 9:50 PM

    Loose use of the word football for the sport when 75% of the game is hand passes.

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