Tyrone 0-14
Monaghan 0-12
TYRONE SHADED A fascinating All-Ireland quarter-final at Croke Park as the Red Hands were still standing at the end of a controversial encounter.
A match high on passion and incident was physical from the opening whistle, but Tyrone had the guile to eke out a win.
Monaghan were quickly out of the traps and their early efficiency had Tyrone in a drop of bother as the match commenced at a blistering speed.
Malachy O’Rourke’s side led by 0-4 to 0-1 after nine minutes as Conor McManus (2), Kieran Hughes, and Paul Finlay contributed scores.
Those four points arrived from five shots at the target which provided the Ulster standard bearers with significant encouragement.
But Tyrone improved as the half wore on with Sean Cavanagh repeatedly driving them forward from centrefield.
Cavanagh was instrumental for the Red Hands, who controlled the second quarter with their raw power and ability to break tackles evident.
By the 20th minute Tyrone were back on terms at 0-5 each as Conor Clarke and Cavanagh nailed delightful distance points.
McManus steered Monaghan ahead with a splendid effort from play, but then Tyrone reeled off four points without reply.
Cavanagh and McMahon both hit two each to edge Tyrone 0-9 to 0-6 in front before McManus completed the first half scoring with a beauty.
Two points divided the teams at the interval and some of the players departed for the dressing rooms exchanging words and shoulders.
There was drama when the teams came back on to the field as Martin Penrose was red carded for his role in the altercation.
Monaghan hit two more points from Stephen Gollogly and substitute Dick Clerkin to draw level by the 40th minute.
Then Tyrone enjoyed a burst of supremacy as Peter Harte and Ciaran McGinley struck excellent points for Mickey Harte’s side.
Monaghan’s cause was scarcely aided by the 48th minute red card of Kieran Hughes for a challenge on Mark Donnelly as it remained raw and edgy.
Despite Hughes’ absence Monaghan’s attack still had a good cut to it as replacement Chris McGuinness and McManus scored to bring them back on terms once more.
Tyrone moved the ball quickly, though, and Ronan O’Neill rifled over a crisp point to give them the lead with six minutes left on the clock.
A Cavanagh free subsequently gave Tyrone a two point cushion and it was sufficient as Monaghan’s summer adventure finished.
Scorers for Tyrone:Sean Cavanagh 0-5 (2fs), Joe McMahon 0-2, Darren McCurry 0-2 (2fs), Mattie Donnelly 0-1, Ronan O’Neill 0-1, Peter Harte 0-1, Conor Clarke 0-1 Ciaran McGinley 0-1.
Scorers for Monaghan:Conor McManus 0-6 (4fs), Paul Finlay 0-2 (2fs), Stephen Gollogly 0-1, Chris McGuinness 0-1, Dick Clerkin 0-1, Kieran Hughes 0-1.
TYRONE: Pascal McConnell; Dermot Carlin, Conor Gormley, Cathal McCarron; Ciaran McGinley, Peter Harte, Conor Clarke; Colm Cavanagh, Sean Cavanagh; Mattie Donnelly, Mark Donnelly, Joe McMahon; Darren McCurry, Stephen O’Neill, Martin Penrose. Subs: Paddy McNiece for McMahon (47 mins), Aidan Cassidy for McCurry (48 mins), Ronan O’Neill for S O’Neill (55 mins), R McNab for McNiece (55 mins), P Kane for Mark Donnelly (55 mins)
MONAGHAN: Rory Beggan; Kieran Duffy, Drew Wylie, Colin Walshe; Vincent Corey, Neil McAdam, Dessie Mone; Owen Lennon, Darren Hughes; Paul Finlay, Stephen Gollogly, Dermot Malone; Padraig Donaghy , Kieran Hughes, Conor McManus. Subs: Dick Clerkin for Malone (30 mins), Chris McGuinness for Donaghy (36 mins), Tommy Freeman for Finlay (51 mins), Jack McCarron for Walshe (70 mins)
Referee: Cormac Reilly (Meath).
What a disgraceful decision to award a cheat man of the match
why?? Cavanagh was fantastic tonight why should a foul stop anyone from getting the man of the match?? any player in his position would have done the same thing
Eh, cus it was the most cynical foul ever seen croke park maybe?!
and so that is seen as a valid reason to stop someone getting the man of the match??
Of course it is.
whats with all the red thumbs what was Cavanagh supposed to do let the Monaghan lad through and get a goal??
Rewarding a cheat is not right.
Yes
The problem is the rule – Unbelievable that you can still professionally foul in GAA and not get sent-off.
Cavanagh remind me of tierry henry against ireland in 2009. Cheat as long as you get away with it. I blame the ref. A player will do what he has to do if he thinks he’ll get away with it. If the ref chooses to ignore it or doesn’t dish out the appropriate punishment then he’s a cheat.
Joe brolly took the result in his stride…
I’m sick of these pundits not speaking their mind!! :)
Joe brolly went a mad alright but he is right, watching Tyrone is similar to watching stoke in the premiership !!,
I don’t understand how a man of such class, integrity and decency as Mickey Harte can put out a team so devoid of all those qualities.
He’s hardly the classiest guy out protesting for Sean Quinn.
That is the most stupid comment I have ever read amongst GAA comments.
If there are any wheels of justice in Ireland . When Sean Quinn wins his case
There will be red faces all round , as everyone mattered claimed the Anglo
Irish bank was one of the safest and soundest in the Western World.
Doesn’t seem right that the Ulster Champions are beaten by an Ulster team that didn’t even make the Ulster Final! :-(
It’s called the ‘Back Door’ where the losers get a second chance.
I understand but it kinda lowers the value and point of the provincial championship.
I understand that the reason for the ‘Qualifiers, being introduced was to give the so-called weaker teams a second chance to play at the top level, with the added incentive of providing extra revenue for the GAA.
Brolly would have been 100% right if he didn’t make it personal with Kavanagh, any man would have done what Kavanagh did or have gotten an earful from their manager! Should have been off for the tackle though, and shocking to give him man of the match.
:(
Jo brolly’s the man!!
Rules Of Life With Joe Brolly
1. Stopping a player scoring by rugby tackling him to the ground is an offence so bad the perpetrator can never again be classed as a man and should never again be invited to sit down to share an after match drink.
2. Punching an opponent in the face from behind is grand.
3. When a point needs to be made its best to literally point. Like a lunatic.
4. If someone is about to make a point which may differ from yours then talk louder and point at that person until he stops talking and quickly repeat No. 3
5. If nobody agrees with you fold your arms, sulk and slouch in your chair. Like a child. An angry bitter child.
Seems Joe Brolly has been given the role of Eamonn Dunphy on the panel! he made a valid point but so eccentrically that he made a bit of a fool of himself!
Football – you mean bogball !
Elrat you my friend are a clown
Joe brolly suffering from donating an organ get a life it’s called football get over yourself
Sickest comment of the night Seamus!
Seamus take that comment back-totally heartless-maybe you have donated your heart already