Quote from: tbrick18 on May 12, 2024, 09:26:16 PMI actually enjoyed that game.
Some brilliant defending, some class scores, not a goal chance over the whole game though.
That was actually the best I've seen Armagh playing in years. And the most disciplined, have to say they were much better than I expected.
Rian Oneill in midfield I think is definitely the best position for him. They are just short a few players I think.
When it went to penalties I fully expected donegal to win them and that Armagh would choke again. But as it played out, only one bad penalty out of 6. For the first time, I think Armagh would have won with a bit of luck.
Donegal maybe not as good as I thought they were either after the derry game. Certainly struggled for scores at times and around the middle 3rd. But they just have a few individuals who are a level above Armagh. When Armagh were 4 up they really should have pushed on, but donegal had the experience and know how to pull it back.
I though donegal substitutions were strange. Mcbrearty was an obvious penalty taker.
I'm guessing Rian was took off as geezer didn't want him taking a penalty maybe?
I enjoyed it. I'm in the minority but I love penalties, so for me it was a really good game.
Would actually rather have had donegal in our group games, but Armagh v derry will be tasty.
Rian was limping badly when he went off. Was clearly injured