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AS IT HAPPENED

As it happened: Cork v Tipperary, Kerry v Clare, Roscommon v Sligo — Sunday GAA match tracker

Three of the big guns make their championship bow today.

Afternoon all and welcome to our live coverage of all today’s football action.

Kevin O’Brien here, I’ll be following Donegal-Fermanagh, Westmeath-Offaly, Meath-Louth and Roscommon-Sligo, while Fintan O’Toole is in Semple Stadium and he’ll be covering Cork-Tipperary and keeping an eye on Kerry-Clare.

Sit back and enjoy the ride!

Here’s a quick check on how both teams are setting up:

Eamonn McGee replaces Karl Lacey at wing-back for Donegal, while Fermanagh line out as selected.

Donegal

Mark Anthony McGinley

Paddy McGrath
Neil McGee
Karl Lacey

Ryan McHugh,
Frank McGlynn,
Anthony Thompson

Rory Kavanagh
Hugh McFadden

Leo McLoone
Martin McElhinney
Odhrán MacNiallais

Patrick McBrearty
Michael Murphy
Martin O’Reilly

Fermanagh

Christopher Snow

Mickey Jones
Che Cullen
Marty O’Brien

Declan McCusker
James McMahon
Barry Mulrone

Eoin Donnelly
Aidan Breen

Paul McCusker
Ryan Jones
Richard O’Callaghan

Ruairi Corrigan
Sean Quigley
Tomas Corrigan

5 mins – Donegal 0-2 Fermanagh 0-0

Paddy McBrearty and Frank McGlynn have scored a point each to give Donegal an early lead. Eamon McGee is picking up Sean Quigley, that’ll be an interesting battle.

Rory Kavanagh picks up an early yellow card. He’ll have to walk a tightrope for the rest of the game.

9 mins – Donegal 0-2 Fermanagh 0-2

Despite slipping Barry Mulrone pops a ball over the bar from the outside of the boot. We’re level in Ballybofey.

12 mins – Donegal 1-3 Fermanagh 0-2

Odhran MacNiallis nets a brilliant goal for Donegal. Frank McGlynn slipped a lovely pass into MacNiallis after Donegal ran straight down the throat of Fermanagh’s defence. MacNiallis has been very lively so far.

14 mins – Donegal 1-3 Fermanagh 0-3

Sean Quigley and Eoin McHugh trade scores.

19 mins – Donegal 1-5 Fermanagh 0-3

McBrearty curls over a free. Donegal are looking comfortable. They’re really controlling the midfield sector.

20 mins – Donegal 1-5 Fermanagh 0-3

SAVE! Christopher Snow makes a good save from McBrearty’s close range shot on goal. Fermanagh need to tighten things up at the back.

Sean Quigley receives some verbals from Donegal defenders after he kicks a free high and wide. Quigley gives a wry smile. That sort of attention won’t bother him too much.

26 mins – Donegal 1-5 Fermanagh 0-4

Leo McLoone picks up a yellow for a high tackle on Tomas Corrigan. It’s a little bit harsh on McLoone to enter the referees book for that. Corrigan converts the free with that distinctive style. Fermanagh needed that.

31 mins – Donegal 1-6 Fermanagh 0-5

Every single time Fermanagh get a score, Donegal go short with the kick-out. Eoin Donnelly sends one over. At the far end MacNiallais reponds with a nice score.

32 mins – Donegal 1-6 Fermanagh 0-6

Tomas Corrigan converts his third free. Fermanagh’s tactic of running at the Donegal wall and winning frees inside the scoring zone is working so far, but they’ll have to create a little more from play to threaten the home side.

34 mins – Donegal 1-6 Fermanagh 0-7

Corrigan reduces the gap to two with another free. Fermanagh are pressing up on Donegal’s kickouts and McGinley kicks his second ball out over the sideline. Pete McGrath clearly wants to cut out those short restarts.

35+2 mins – Donegal 1-6 Fermanagh 0-7

PENALTY FERMANAGH! Neil McGee lead with his elbow and connected with Fermanagh attacker when he was coming out with the ball. McGee is sent off!

Sean Quigley trots forward to take the penalty. Big moment for Fermanagh.

35+4 mins – Donegal 1-6 Fermanagh 0-7

SAVE! McGinley pulls out a critical stop on his championship debut! Fermanagh have thrown away the chance to go in front at half-time.

Half-time: Donegal 1-6 Fermanagh 0-7

Neil McGee will receive a two match ban for that red card.

We’re set up for an intriguing second-half with Donegal down to 14 men. Fermanagh have dragged their way back into this game after pushing up on the kickouts and starting to run at the Donegal defence.

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Christy Toye replaces Leo McLoone at half-time. We’re back underway in Ballybofey.

38 mins – Donegal 1-6 Fermanagh 0-8

Fermanagh’s spare man is James McMahon. He’s operating on the D, in front of his own full-back line. Sean Quigley wins a free and Corrigan pops over his fifth point of the day. He’s yet to miss a free today.

Ryan McHugh does really well to drive down the wing and win a free while under the close attention of two Fermanagh defenders. Murphy drags the free wide. Donegal needed a score there, they’ve been ropey in this second-half so far.

43 mins – Donegal 1-7 Fermanagh 0-8

Michael Murphy is finally on the scoresheet. He lands over a good free to restore Donegal’s two point advantage. He’s not fully fit but is still working incredibly hard.

GOAL! MacNiallais bags his second three-pointer! After excellent build-up play, Donegal’s quick hands saw the ball arrive to the unmarked MacNiallais to palm the ball into the net.

45 mins – Donegal 2-7 Fermanagh 0-8

Che Cullen is black-carded for a trip on Michael Murphy. Frustration is seeping into Fermanagh’s game. The goal has knocked the wind out of their sails.

49 mins – Donegal 2-8 Fermanagh 0-8

Martin O’Reilly’s second point arrives on the back of another good Donegal move.

Three late Tipperary changes with Conor Sweeney, Robbie Kiely and Jimmy Feehan coming in for Shane Leahy, Martin Dunne and Alan Moloney. Throw-in at Semple Stadium for their game with Cork is 3.30pm.

52 mins – Donegal 2-9 Fermanagh 0-8

McBrearty takes a nice score after a delightful ball inside by Michael Murphy. Those two are running the show at the moment. Rory Kavanagh has come in for Frank McGlynn who looks like he’s having a bit of trouble with his hamstring.

Fermanagh haven’t scored in 14 minutes.

59 mins – Donegal 2-10 Fermanagh 0-9

Corrigan’s latest free reduces the gap to seven points. Fermanagh haven’t provided enough of a threat from play. Mark McHugh is introduced for Martin McElhinney.

67 mins – Donegal 2-10 Fermanagh 0-11

Another free from Corrigan leaves five it in once again.

1 min - Louth 0-1 Meath 0-0

Ryan Burns sends Louth into an early lead at Parnell Park.

1 min – Kerry 1-0 Clare 0-0

Colm Cooper has found the net inside the opening minute. Not the start Clare needed.

Cork 0-2 Tipperary 0-1
5 mins – Paul Kerrigan and Brian Hurley on target for Cork, Bill Maher hit Tipperary’s point.

5 mins – Kerry 2-1 Clare 0-1

Stephen O’Brien buries another goal for Kerry. They’re now six in front.

Penalty Tipperary, Robbie Kiely fouled.

Tipperary 0-3 Cork 0-2
9 mins - Tipperary’s penalty saved! Peter Acheson’s effort palmed away by Ryan Price with O’Halloran slotting the resultant ’45.

Full-time: Donegal 2-12 Fermanagh 0-11

12 mins – Westmeath 0-3 Offaly 0-0

Heslin kicks Westmeath’s latest point. Offaly are finding it difficult to break down Westmeath’s defence.

Goal from Conor Sweeney for Tipperary!

Tipperary 1-4 Cork 0-3
17 mins – Bad Cork kickout, Tipperary work it quickly through George Hannigan and Brian Fox with Conor Sweeney drilling a shot to the net.

Tipperary 1-5 Cork 0-4
20 mins – Points swapped by Peter Acheson and Conor Dorman. Very promising start from Tipperary.

27 mins – Westmeath 0-6 Offaly 0-3

Paul Sharry makes it double scores. It must be said that Westmeath have a strong breeze at their backs. The sides have kicked four wides apiece so far.

Tipperary 1-5 Cork 0-6
30 mins – Last three points of the game for Cork, latest a fisted effort by Mark Collins.

Tipperary 1-6 Cork 0-6
32 mins – Classy point for Tipperary from Michael Quinlivan.

Goal for Tipperary from Michael Quinlivan!

34 mins – Kerry 2-9 Clare 0-6

Kerry lead by nine approaching half-time after goals from Cooper and O’Brien.

Tipperary 2-7 Cork 0-6
35 mins – Cork in real trouble. Quinlivan fists over a point after netting following another great surging run by Fox. Tipperary ahead by seven now.

Half-time: Westmeath 0-9 Offaly 0-3

Westmeath are full value for their six-point lead at half-time.

Half-Time: Tipperary 2-7 Cork 0-6

Half-time: Meath 0-11 Louth 0-6

Cillian O’Sullivan has enjoyed quite the championship debut for Meath.

 

16 mins – Roscommon 0-4 Sligo 0-4

Pat Hughes equalises for Sligo.

Penalty for Sligo!

GOAL! Adrian Marren drills the spot-kick low and hard down the middle to put Sligo in front for the first time in this game.

Cork bring in Peter Kelleher and Ruairi Deane at half-time for Brian Hurley and Sean Kiely.

28 mins - Roscommon 0-5 Sligo 1-5

Niall Murphy and Ciaran Murtagh trade scores.

Tipperary 2-9 Cork 0-6
37 mins – Kevin O’Halloran points from play and then kicks a fee.

40 mins - Westmeath 0-9 Offaly 0-4

We’re back underway in Mullingar. Nigel Dunne kicks the first point of the second half. Graham Guilfoyle’s shot on goal was brilliantly blocked down by a couple of Westmeath defenders.

Tipperary 2-10 Cork 0-7
41 mins – Acheson with a fine point for Tipp after Colm O’Neill had converted a free for Cork.

Offaly’s Graham Guilfoyle is black carded for a blatant trip. Anton Sullivan is warming up on the sideline.

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Graham Reily with Jim McEneaney

George Hannigan and Ian Maguire

35 mins – Roscommon 0-6 Sligo 1-7

Sligo have just lost Adrian Marren to a black card. At the other end Roscommon spurn a goal chance.

Donie Shine was denied by Aidan Devanney. He tried to guide the ball in at the back-post, but Devanney did well to palm clear.

GOAL! Sligo find the net again. Kyle Cawley has scored his first ever championship goal for Sligo on the stroke of half-time.

Half-time: Roscommon 0-6 Sligo 2-8

First big Cork goal chance, fine save by Evan Comerford from Paul Kerrigan.

Tipperary 2-10 Cork 0-9
50 mins – Tipperary seven points up with 20 minutes to go. Huge chance for a big upset.

50 mins - Westmeath 0-10 Offaly 0-7

Niall McNamee leaves three between the sides.

Tipperary 2-11 Cork 0-9
51 mins – Stunning point from distance by Tipperary’s Kevin O’Halloran.

Goal for Cork from Mark Collins!

55 mins – Meath 0-16 Louth 0-11

Meath have had several scoring opportunities but they can’t put daylight between the teams. Louth are still in this.

Donncha O’Connor on for Cork for Colm O’Neill.

54 mins – Westmeath 0-11 Offaly 0-9

Nigel Dunne’s latest free is Offaly’s sixth point since half-time. John Heslin responds at the far end.

Tipperary 2-11 Cork 1-9
54 mins – Lifeline for Cork. Gap down to five points. Great work by Kerrigan to set up Collins who finished expertly.

52 mins – Kerry 2-15 Clare 0-13

David Tubridy points a free but it’s goals Clare need at this stage.

58 mins – Westmeath 0-11 Offaly 0-10

We’re in for a serious finish in Mullingar as a free from Nigel Dunne trails off wide.

Tipperary 2-12 Cork 1-10
60 mins – Ciaran McDonald fists over a point for Tipp.

Goal for Tipperary from Brian Fox!

Tipperary 3-13 Cork 1-10
62 mins – Is that it? Cork gift Tipp possession from poor kickouts and Fox strikes 1-1.

66 mins – Meath 0-19 Louth 1-11

Jim McEnaney fired a rasping shot past Paddy O’Rourke on 64 minutes, but Mickey Newman and Eamon Wallace pushed Meath back out in front.

65 mins – Westmeath 0-11 Offaly 0-10

Still Westmeath lead by the minimum. We’re into the last five minutes in TEG Cusack Park. Offaly have a strong wind at their backs.

Goal for Cork from Mark Collins!

67 mins – Westmeath 0-12 Offaly 0-11

Kieran Martin shrugs off two defenders and puts Westmeath two in front. Nigel Dunne reduces the gap to a point again. He was falling over when he struck that ball, excellent score.

Tipperary 3-13 Cork 2-13
66 mins – Cork not dead yet. O’Connor hits over a free after that Collins goal and the gap is down to three.

63 mins – Kerry 2-20 Clare 0-16

Cooper curls over for the Kingdom.

GOAL! Senan Kilbride scores for Roscommon. He punched a long delivery ball into the net. Perfect start for Roscommon.

Tipperary 3-13 Cork 2-14
68 mins – Daniel Goulding points a free for Cork.

37 mins – Roscommon 1-7 Sligo 2-9

Donie Shine finds the range for the Rossies. They’re back in this.

Tipperary 3-13 Cork 2-16
69 mins – Cork cut gap to one through Goulding and then draw level with a Kerrigan point!

70 mins – Westmeath 0-13 Offaly 0-10

James Dolan lands a blockbuster point for the home side. Massive score.

Tipperary 3-14 Cork 2-16
71 mins – Kevin O’Halloran points a ’45 for Tipp.

72+2mins - Westmeath 0-13 Offaly 0-12

Peter Cunningham brings Offaly back to within one. We have two minutes left here.

Full-time: Meath 0-20 Louth 1-13

Tipp still ahead by one.

Free in for Tipperary.

Tipperary 3-15 Cork 2-16
74 mins – O’Halloran slots the free.

Full-time: Westmeath 0-13 Offaly 0-12

Superb win for Westmeath after a dramatic second-half. Offaly left too much work to do after half-time.

All over, Tipperary win 3-15 to 2-16. First senior football win over Cork since 1944.

Full-time: Kerry 2-23 Clare 0-17

We’re level in Dr Hyde Park! Ciaran Murtagh has finished off a fantastic team goal. Sligo are looking on the ropes here.

55 mins – Roscommon 2-11 Sligo 2-10

The Rossies have moved into the lead for the first time. And now they’ve been awarded a penalty!

GOAL! Captain Ciaran Murtagh fires the penalty home for Roscommon!

57 mins – Roscommon 3-11 Sligo 2-10

61 mins - Roscommon 3-13 Sligo 2-12

Donal Smith restores Roscommon’s four point advantage. Their attacks are relentless.

68 mins - Roscommon 4-14 Sligo 2-13

Enda Smith slots home a brilliant fourth goal for Roscommon. That’s the icing on the cake for the home side. They can relax now.

Full-time: Roscommon 4-16 Sligo 2-13

Phew! That’s a wrap for all of today’s GAA action.

Here are all of today’s results:

Ulster SFC quarter-final
Donegal 2-12 Fermanagh 0-11

Leinster SFC quarter-finals
Meath 0-20 Louth 1-13
Westmeath 0-13 Offaly 0-12

Munster SFC semi-finals
Tipperary 3-15 Cork 2-16
Kerry 2-23 Clare 0-17

Connacht SFC semi-final
Roscommon 4-16 Sligo 2-13

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