Ulster U20FC: Orchard oust Red Hands in extra-time thriller
June 08, 2018
The Athletic Grounds, the home of Armagh GAA.
©INPHO/Ryan Byrne.
Armagh ousted Tyrone by 2-22 to 0-24 in an extra-time thriller to book their place in the first-ever Ulster U20FC final.
The neighbours couldn't be separated after 60 minutes (the Athletic Grounds scoreboard read, Armagh 1-11, Tyrone 0-14, at the full-time whistle) and it took two periods of additional time to find a winner (Armagh 2-16, Tyrone 0-22, at the end of the first period).
Buoyed by Jason Duffy's fisted goal in the first minute of extra-time, the hosts finished strong, scoring nine of the last twelve points to double their overall tally.
Maith sibh to our @UlsterGAA finalists pic.twitter.com/FUdXMWaiQr
- Armagh GAA (@Armagh_GAA) June 8, 2018
It was Paul Donaghy's 64th minute effort from distance which forced extra-time for Tyrone who were left to rue their missed chances.
Midfielder Eoghan McDonnell supplied the Orchard County's opening major as they trailed by 1-4 to 0-8 at the end of the first-half.
An ugly melee involving players and management at the end of the second period of extra-time resulted in referee Niall McKenna handing out four red cards - two to each team.
Peter McDonnell's side now await the winners of Sunday's other semi-final between Derry and Down.
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