Armagh ease past Derry in All-Ireland SFC opener
Armagh began their All-Ireland SFC campaign with a victory over Derry, winning 1-18 to 1-13. The match featured a standout goal from Tiernan Kelly and a strong start from Armagh, who scored six points in quick succession. Derry struggled to capitalize on their opportunities and will now face a challenging path in the tournament.
- ▪Armagh defeated Derry 1-18 to 1-13 in their All-Ireland SFC opener.
- ▪Tiernan Kelly scored a remarkable goal that contributed to Armagh's lead.
- ▪Derry failed to take advantage of a black card shown to Armagh's Jason Duffy during the match.
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Armagh ease past Derry in All-Ireland SFC opener Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Derry's Brendan Rogers in action against Conor Turbitt of ArmaghByOdhran CrumleyBBC Sport NI Journalist, AtAthletic GroundsPublished36 minutes agoArmagh got their All-Ireland SFC campaign under way beating Derry 1-18 to 1-13 in their first round clash at the Athletic Grounds. Tiernan Kelly's wonder goal and two bursts of six points without reply in the opening 20 minutes of the contest laid the foundations for a comfortable victory. The Orchard County were playing their first game since winning the Ulster title for the first time in 18 years two weeks ago and they would have been on their guard after provincial winners Kerry and Roscommon lost their opening fixtures last weekend.
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