GAA Gaelic Football Roundup – Sunday 21st March 2010

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There were 12 games down for decision on Sunday across all four divisions of the Allianz National Football league, with wins for Galway, Mayo and Monaghan in Division 1.

Mayo lead Division 1 of the Allianz National Football league on score difference following their 1-12 to 1-10 win over Kerry at Austin Stack Park, Tralee.

Tom Parsons 58th minute goal was the turning point in this game, after Kerry held a 0-5 to 0-4 interval lead.

Bryan Sheehan and Colm Cooper both bagged two first half points for the hosts, in a keenly contested opening 35 minutes.

Parsons goal paved the way for a Mayo win, with substitute Conor Mortimer also making a superb contribution – bagging four points from play inside an eight-minute period in the second half.

Kerry tried hard, but a Kieran O'Leary goal was mere consolation as Jack O'Connor's charges slumped to their third league defeat.

Galway's 1-15 to 0-14 victory over Tyrone at Pearse Stadium, Salthill inflicted a four defeat on the Red Hands in the current campaign.

Joe Bergin may have just scored two points for the hosts, but he was inspirational throughout as Joe Kernan's charges claimed their second win.

A fifth minute Matthew Clancy goal paved the way for the hosts to claim a 1-7 to 0-6 interval lead, with Colm Cavanagh and Martin Penrose keeping Tyrone in touch.

Galway extended their lead to seven points on the restart, but Tyrone inspired by Sean Cavanagh came to life.

Mickey Harte's side hit five points without reply, with Penrose (4) and Cavanagh on target.

However Galway finished strongly with Niall Coleman and Bergin digging deep with points also from Eoin Concannon and Cormac Bane vital.

'Fortress Scotstown' continues to be a winning venue for Monaghan who claimed a 1-16 to 0-12 over bottom of the table Derry.

A Paddy Bradley free gave Derry a 0-3 to 0-2 lead in the 11th minute, but Monaghan bounced back.,

An 18th minute Tommy Freeman goal, after he drilled a low shot past Barry Gillis sprung Monaghan to life.

Coupled with the excellent sharp-shooting of Conor McManus, Seamus McEnaney's side claimed a 1-6 to 0-4 advantage, and a lead they wouldn't relinquish.

Monaghan led by 1-10 to 0-4 at the interval, with scores at a premium on the restart.

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