Down players are absolutely rampaging through where the Monaghan half back-line should be.
They’ve been profligate so far but Monaghan need to stem this.
Down miles ahead in the tactical battle so far.
0-4 each after 20 minutes.
Is Armagh actually a city?
Top drawer point from Connaire Harrison.
And Shay Millar with another beauty from the opposite side staright afterwards.
Down 6-5 ahead.
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Spear tackle from Drew Wylie on Connaire Harrison!
Will this rugby term stick in Gaelic football, @Bandage?
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Down are on fire.
Monaghan can’t cope.
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This has been a terrific 10 minutes for the Mournemen
Yes . An ecclesiastical reason I think .
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Unbelievable score by mcmanus
Sheer class
Couple of soft yellow cards for Down there. Little in them.
Great point by McManus off his left.
This has been a fascinating first half.
Half-time: Down 0-10 Monaghan 0-8.
Oisin McConville’s pre match prediction that Monaghan would win by a similar margin to last year (19 points) looks wide of the mark.
Lovely stuff from Down so far.
Mooney is some player.
Really enjoyable stuff
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There’s loads of potential in this Down team.
They remind me of the Cork hurlers - they have bags of pace and look very well conditioned. And they’re ball players.
Cork are Cork, but Down are Down.
Has the word "swagger " been used yet ?
Coldrick off. Neilan on
There’s a Liam Gallagher-esque swagger about this cocky, confident young Down team.
Ryan Johnston literally moves like Liam Gallagher when he’s on the ball.
This battle between Connaire Harrison and Drew Wylie is box office.
The Down lad should have volleyed that on the turn
Penalty…
Very soft