All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final<\/p>\n
Dublin 1-25 Galway 1-21<\/p>\n
By Cian O’Connell at Croke Park<\/p>\n
This was a compelling afternoon at GAA headquarters when Dublin’s drive and desire mattered deeply.<\/p>\n
Trailing by six in the closing stages in the 55th minute following a John Maher goal, Dublin’s collection of emerging and established players thundered back into the contest.<\/p>\n
The splendid Con O’Callaghan (two) and Paddy Small landed points before Liam Silke was black carded for a foul on Colm Basquel in the 60th minute. O’Callaghan converted the resultant penalty.<\/p>\n
Suddenly the teams were level, but Dublin were armed with critical momentum. Galway, down to 14 for the dying embers, battled, but Dublin wouldn’t be denied.<\/p>\n
Shane Walsh guided Galway in front, but Dublin reeled off the last four scores courtesy of the industrious Niall Scully (two pointer), Basquel, O’Callaghan, and substitute Se\u00e1n Guiden to prevail.<\/p>\n
It was a heartening day for Dublin, who roll into the penultimate round loaded with hope again. Long time foes Kerry are next on the agenda.<\/p>\n
Victories over Cavan, Donegal, and Galway ensure that Dublin believe significant possibilities exist. The beauty of this Championship year, though, is that Louth, Mayo, and Kerry are similarly optimistic.<\/p>\n
Initially, Galway were extremely efficient converting opportunities, only trailing by the narrowest of margins, 0-14 to 0-13, at the interval. Galway had clipped 0-13 from 11 scoring attempts as C\u00e9in D’Arcy, Rob Finnerty, and Paul Conroy rifled over two pointers.<\/p>\n
Peadar \u00d3 Cofaigh Byrne and Brian Howard were influential figures for Dublin, who generated plenty of possession throughout a keenly contested first half.<\/p>\n
Inside O’Callaghan carried a potent threat, while Paddy Small and Colm Basquel were prominent too for Dublin.<\/p>\n
At the opposite end of the field Finnerty was creating and scoring for Galway, who departed at the break behind by the minimum.<\/p>\n
Then, Galway enjoyed a productive burst. With Kieran Molloy and Dylan McHugh venturing forward at every available opportunity Galway nudged 0-20 to 0-17 ahead with 15 minutes remaining.<\/p>\n
A Shane Walsh goal effort was blocked, but John Maher bravely dived to palm the ball over the line for a goal. Galway were six in front, but Dublin responded admirably.<\/p>\n
O’Callaghan’s major from the penalty restored parity, but even though Walsh supplied a point, Dublin finished with a flourish.<\/p>\n
Another chapter will now be inked in the Dublin and Kerry tale.<\/p>\n
Scorers for Dublin: Con O’Callaghan 1-7 (1-0 pen, 3fs), Niall Scull (2 2pt), Paddy Small (1 2pt), Colm Basquel (1 2pt), and Cormac Costello (2fs) 0-4 each, Eoin Kennedy and Se\u00e1n Guiden 0-1 each.<\/p>\n
Scorers for Galway: Rob Finnerty 0-6 (2 2pt, 1f), C\u00e9in D’Arcy 0-4 (1 2pt), John Maher 1-0, Kieran Molloy 0-3, Finnian \u00d3 Laoi, Dylan McHugh, and Paul Conroy (2pt) 0-2 each, Cillian McDaid and Shane Walsh 0-1 each.<\/p>\n
Dublin: Evan Comerford; Se\u00e1n MacMahon, Eoin Kennedy, David Byrne; Lee Gannon, Theo Clancy, Charlie McMorrow; Peadar \u00d3 Cofaigh Byrne, Brian Howard; Paddy Small, Ciar\u00e1n Kilkenny, Niall Scully; Colm Basquel, Con O’Callaghan, Cormac Costello.<\/p>\n
Subs: Se\u00e1n Bugler for Costello (48), Josh Bannon for MacMahon (55), Tim Deering for Kennedy (59), Se\u00e1n Giden for Small (65), Liam Smith for McMorrow (69).<\/p>\n
Galway: Connor Gleeson; Jack Glynn, Cian Hernon, Liam Silke; Dylan McHugh, John Daly, Kieran Molloy; Paul Conroy, John Maher; C\u00e9in D’Arcy, Finnian \u00d3 Laoi, Cillian McDaid; Rob Finnerty, Matthew Tierney, Shane Walsh.<\/p>\n
Subs: Damien Comer for McDaid (47), Johnny McGrath for Glynn (60-64), Se\u00e1n \u00d3 Maoilchiar\u00e1in for Molloy (61), Shane McGrath for \u00d3 Laoi (65), Johnny McGrath for Conroy (67).<\/p>\n
Referee: David Gough (Meath).<\/p>\n
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