McKenna Cup 2024

[ONeill]

Half Times

Tyrone 1-6 Derry 0-5
Cavan 0-9 Monaghan 1-5

[God14]

Suprised not more chat on here? Especially after Derry Tyrone match

By the sounds of it Derry taking a lot more positives from the game than Tyrone. Fair enough tho when u think they were 1-4 til no score after 14mins, so won the last 55mins by 3 points. In Omagh.

Fergal Doc some asset to Derry. Still plenty to offer at 32. It set up nicely for Feb 1st in Celtic Pk, Derry.

I fancy Tyrone to reinforce that advantage. Fingers crossed anyhow..

[orangeman]

It's almost non contact now.

More like soccer every year. Maybe no bad thing some would say.

[never kickt a ball]

Tyrone and Cavan edge wins in Dr McKenna Cup semi-finals

Tyrone and Cavan will meet in next Saturday's Dr McKenna Cup final after overcoming strong challenges from Derry and Monaghan in Sunday's semi-finals.
Niall McKenna and Peter Harte goals helped Tyrone win 2-13 to 1-13 as Derry wasted several goal chances before Emmet McGuckin netted on 59 minutes.
Dermot Malone's early goal helped Monaghan lead by four at Enniskillen but Cavan regrouped to win 0-16 to 1-9.
Eugene Keating hit six Cavan points with sub James McEnroe also starring.
At Healy Park, Tyrone made a sensational start with McKenna's superb goal after just 15 seconds
The holders eased into a seven-point lead with scores from Darren McCurry, Connor McAliskey.
However, the Oak Leafers pulled back scores through Gerard O'Kane, Ciaran McGoldrick and Declan Mullan and they missed goal chances when McGoldrick and Aaron Kerrigan both shot wide.
Tyrone also had an opportunity for a second goal but Derry keeper Thomas Mallon saved superbly from Conan Grugan.
Tyrone led by 1-6 to 0-5 at the interval and restored their seven-point cushion when Harte netted a 42nd-minute penalty, awarded for a foul on Mattie Donnelly by goalkeeper Mallon.

James Kielt came off the bench to shoot three long-range points but Tyrone were able to respond, with McCurry and Grugan finding the range.
After a rash of missed goal chances, the Oak Leafers finally hit the net in the 64th minute when McGuckin flicked Benny Heron's delivery past Mickey O'Neill.
Derry were reduced to 14 men for the closing minutes after Patsy Bradley was black carded with all their substitutes having already been introduced.
After PJ Lavery and Mark Lynch added further points at either end, James Kielt did have a late goal chance which would have levelled the contest but he fired badly wide.
At Enniskillen, Cavan pulled clear in the closing stages with the Breffni squad's rest in midweek after UUJ pulled out of Wednesday's scheduled fixture possibly a factor as Monaghan faded.
Ulster champions Monaghan did make the brighter start with Malone blasting to the net on five minutes after fielding a long ball from Conor Boyle.
That added to keeper Rory Beggan's opening 50-metre free and another 45 by the Monaghan custodian kept them three ahead after Keating and David Givney had opened Cavan's account.
Points at either end from Turlough Mooney and Boyle kept Monaghan three ahead but Cavan then hit four unanswered scores with wing-back Philip Tinnelly kicking two of them.
Cavan were still a point clear at the break (0-9 to 1-5) and Keating's fourth point of day doubled their lead after the restart.
A Chris McGuinness point and a Dermot Malone score brilliantly set up by a Paul Finlay pass then got Monaghan on terms again but they never managed to get parity again during the remainder of the contest after Michael Lyng restored Cavan's lead.
Points from Jack McCarron and Shane Carey did cut Cavan's lead to the minimum on two occasions but Monaghan hit the last four points of the contest to run out deserved winners.
Rory Dunne and half-time substitute McEnroe both excelled in cutting out Monaghan's attempts to instigate attacks in the second period.
But Monaghan tired in the closing stages as Cavan's midweek off appeared to give Terry Hyland's side the edge.
The final will take place at Enniskillen on Saturday evening with a 19:30 GMT throw-in.
Power NI Dr McKenna Cup semi-finals results
Tyrone 2-13 1-13 Derry
Cavan 0-16 1-09 Monaghan

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/gaelic-games/25801767

[never kickt a ball]

TYRONE 2-13 DERRY 1-13
HOLDERS Tyrone edged their way to a tough three point semi-final victory over Derry in Omagh on Sunday to set up a McKenna Cup Final clash with Cavan next Saturday night in Enniskillen.
Despite showing nine changes from the side which wiped the floor with Armagh in midweek, Tyrone displayed the same fiery intent from the off, hitting the back of the Derry net on just fifteen seconds.
Direct from the throw-in they mounted a swift attack which was capped when Conan Grugan sent midfielder Niall McKenna clear to rifle high past keeper Thomas Mallon. That spectacular start laid the platform for another purposeful and pacey opening by the hosts who marauded forward in dynamic fashion.
With Darren McCurry and Connor McAliskey proving a real handful in either corner, the Derry defence had to work overtime to quell the Red Hand attacking tide and by the quarter hour mark they had fallen seven points in arrears.
McCurry was twice on target (one free) while McAliskey and McKenna with a fisted effort also registered during this impressive scoring spree.
Early Oak Leaf scoring opportunities were few and far between though Emmett McGuckin fisted wide under pressure from Tyrone keeper Michael O'Neil as they tussled for Gerard O'Kane's dangerous delivery.
Gradually the visitors began to settle to their task, as the initial Red Hand rampage subsided and the likes of Peter Harte and Tiarnan McCann found themselves forced into more diligent defensive duties.
Ciaran McGoldrick floated over Derry's opening point in the 16th minute from a narrow angle, after accepting a fine pass from Sean Leo McGoldrick, but another quality finish by McCurry, after a deft lay off by captain Matthew Donnelly re-established the home team's seven point cushion.
Tyrone though were outscored four points to one as their play became increasingly ragged and laboured during the ten minutes leading up to the interval. Any thoughts that the pattern of the contest would replicate the one-sided procession of the previous Wednesday evening against Armagh were dashed as the Oak Leafers summoned up a gutsy fightback.
Gerard O'Kane was twice on the mark, while midfielder Fergal Doherty and sprightly full-forward Declan Mullan also split the posts, Mullan engaged in a terrific duel with Conor Clarke throughout the first period.
The half built to an exciting conclusion as Conan Grugan was superbly picked out by Emmett McKenna with a crossfield pass but the Omagh man's piledriver was tipped aside acrobatically by Mallon in the Derry goal.
McAlliskey also cut in towards the danger area and blasted over from close range as the hosts regained some momentum going in at the break with a 1-6 to 0-5 cushion.
Scores came thick and fast during the early stages of the second period, the crowd of just under five thousand getting no shortage of entertainment to warm them up on a brisk winter afternoon. McCurry and Derry sub Benny Heron traded early frees, before the hard-working Doherty rampaged up the centre and fired over. Ciaran McGoldrick then fisted a point for the visitors, seconds after O'Neill had pulled off an excellent save to deny half-back Kevin Johnston a goal.
Just when it seemed Derry were building up a head of steam they fell for another sucker punch as Tyrone were awarded a penalty in the 41st minute, Mattie Donnelly upended inside the large square by Dermot McBride as he looked set to pull the trigger. Peter Harte dispatched the resultant spot-kick with minimum fuss and coming on the back of an Emmett McKenna point it stretched the hosts seven in front one more, 2-9 to 0-8.
To their credit Derry refused to buckle and with some seasoned operators introduced off the bench they continued to eat into the deficit, replacement James Kielt swinging over a few quality scores on his left peg.
At the other end however they couldn't get to grips with the lively McCurry who brought his tally for the afternoon to a half dozen points, with two more eye-catching scores.
An awful miss by Emmett McGuckin who lofted an effort wide of goal after rounding keeper Michael O'Neill suggested it definitely wasn't going to be Derry's day and with ten minutes remaining a cool conversion from Conan Grugan left Tyrone very much in the box seat.
The fisted goal by McGuckin after good work along the endline by Heron ensured a more nerve wracking finale for the Tyrone supporters though a fine score from distance by sub PJ Lavery provided some more breathing room.
http://ulsterherald.com/2014/01/19/tyrone-progress-to-mckenna-cup-final/

[Club Rossa]

Very frustrated with the refereeing in Omagh today.No physical contact allowed at all.Both teams on the receiving end of some awful decisions.

[rrhf]

Yeah matt donnelly sent off for a shoulder among other poor decisions.. These rules in the
Wrong hands could makw gaelic football a. Poofs game.

[Club Rossa]

Was like watching basketball.I was waiting for the ref to start awarding free throws instead of free kicks.

[orangeman]

Was like watching basketball.I was waiting for the ref to start awarding free throws instead of free kicks.

Jesus don't let the FRC see that or they'll bring it in at congress.

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

Was like watching basketball.I was waiting for the ref to start awarding free throws instead of free kicks.

He'll go far.

[screenexile]

Lads its not the new rules that are to blame its refs not enforcing them correctly.

The type of fouls in the new rules have nothing to do with manliness and there's still plenty of room for hitting hard and fair when the ball's there! Referees need to use the rules properky rather than blowing up all contact!

[mylestheslasher]

Went up to Brewster today to see the game. Apart from the first 10/15 minutes where we seemed a bit sluggish I think Cavan were the best team throughout. It was an enjoyable game and there was a good tempo and plenty of hard hits and dirty ball being fought for. Good atmosphere is the big crowd too.Our midfield was well on top of Monaghans although Monaghan negated this by going short from kicks as much as possible. Apart from the first quarter Cavans defence was immense with Rory Dunne and McEnroe outstanding. Givney and Mooney ruled the sky at midfield and Keating was doing huge damage inside. I felt that Lyng and Mackey (especially Mackey late on) were linking defense to attack very well. Cavan certainly looked to have the fitness on Monaghan too at the end of the 2nd half. Another positive was some of the scores. Mooney got two beauties as did new man tinnelly from wing back but for me an incredible catch from Givney and lay off to McDermott for a point was the score of the game.

So great to get another game before the league. I think Cavan won't fear Tyrone and will give them a good game.

[rodney trotter]

Probaly freshness being a factor in the closing stages. Monaghan had a game Wednesday night, while the UUJ game was called off. Always nice to beat Monaghan and extra game should help going into the league. Cant afford any slip ups like last year in the League. Hastings Cup Semi is next Saturday too, so a busy day

[omagh_gael]

No sign of the final on TG4's listings for next Saturday evening. What's the chances of this being added to the schedule? They covered the McKenna cup final the last few years.

[Redhand Santa]

Terrible referee today who did his best to ruin the game by blowing up any kind of contact. I don't know what the exact definition of the new advantage rule is but his was different to anyone else's so far and it was crap. To me if someone gets fouled in a tackle but breaks through it runs on and gets time to play a pass the advantage should be over.

Tyrone definitely weren't as impressive today, there seemed to be a we hit of complacency after the good start. Some nice play from the full forward line. We struggled to win enough ball in the middle though. I think one of the reasons Gallagher is there is to win dirty ball but he didn't do it today. McCann struggled badly before being taken of.