Semi-final replay: Kerry v Mayo
The talk all week has been about the venue but can Kerry and Mayo repeat last Sunday's epic

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Hello and welcome to the Irish Times Live GAA Blog. The Gaelic Grounds in Limerick provides the backdrop for this All Ireland Football semi-final replay between Kerry and Mayo. Whatever has been written and spoken about the merits and demerits of playing a semi-final outside Croke Park is now irrelevant.
Everyone will he hoping that the replay provides as much excitement as the drawn game.
Mayo are unchanged, so too Kerry but the good news for the Kingdom is that Glenbeigh's Darran O'Sullivan who cried off the subs last week is fit enough to be part of the match squad.
Here's a quick look at the teams.
Mayo: R Hennelly; T Cunniffe, G Cafferkey, K Higgins; L Keegan, C Boyle, D Vaughan; J Gibbons, S O’Shea; K McLoughlin, A O’Shea, J Doherty; C O’Connor, A Freeman, A Dillon.
Kerry: B Kelly; M O’Se, A O’Mahony, S Enright; P Murphy, P Crowley, F Fitzgerald (capt); A Maher, D Moran; M Geaney, J Buckley, D Walsh; S O’Brien, P Geaney, J O’Donoghue.
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GAME DAY!!!!!!! Another big effort needed today so lets make ourselves seen & heard in #Limerick today. #mayogaa #gaa pic.twitter.com/TmBk7sgXXC
— Mayo GAA (@MayoGAA) August 30, 2014 -
Not everyone is in the Gaelic Grounds according to this picture.
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#GAA President Liam O'Neill & President-Elect Aogan Farrell watching the North American Finals today in @GAABoston pic.twitter.com/EvhAJVUoPG
— Jerome Quinn (@JeromeQuinn) August 30, 2014 -
You know when I said Mayo were unchanged, well word is filtering through that Barry Moran and Andy Moran replace Jason Gibbons and Alan Freeman.
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Artane Band entertaining early crowds in Gaelic Grounds #Limerick #GAA pic.twitter.com/EpKt7m8N0x
— Jerome O'Connell (@JeromeSport) August 30, 2014 -
There's a few more have made their way in off the Ennis Road than when this picture was snapped this morning.
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Limerick Gaelic Grounds is ready for the All Ireland Football Semi Final Replay pic.twitter.com/otHX7iduFO
— Limerick GAA (@LimerickCLG) August 29, 2014 -
Big crowds making their way to the Gaelic Grounds @officialgaa #NothingBeatsBeingThere pic.twitter.com/SBIC6fnBxx
— Fran (@Goobledygook29) August 30, 2014 -
See a supporter has found Kerry's Kieran 'Star' Donaghy on a bottle of Coke.
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@Kerry_Official share a coke with the Star #ciarraiabu @kerrysupporter pic.twitter.com/gs4E1edUnr
— ny (@nyallw) August 30, 2014 -
@Kerry_Official in hospital - not good for heart rate last week - hoping for the medicine of a Kerry win today
— Trevor O' Sullivan (@elvisrockysly) August 30, 2014 -
It's official RTE's Marty Morrissey is a celebrity.
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The SPINIs are with @MartyM_RTE at the Gaelic Grounds for the All Ireland Football Semi Final Replay @officialgaa pic.twitter.com/gFeZA2ieBF
— SPIN South West (@SPINSouthWest) August 30, 2014 -
Talking of the Star, Kieran Donaghy is going to start as is Killian Young, the latter coming in for Marc O'Se. Two late changes for Kerry.
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@Kerry_Official going to meet grandad and former @AnGhaeltacht man Joe Fitzgerald here in Chicago to watch the game! pic.twitter.com/imvuGtVK74
— James Fitz (@honestmic1176) August 30, 2014 -
Two changes to Mayo team with Barry Moran & Andy Moran replacing Jason Gibbons & Alan Freeman. Lee Keegan wears 26. pic.twitter.com/QBbPPHAUmn
— Mayo GAA (@MayoGAA) August 30, 2014 -
Donaghy in for Stephen O'Brien. So both managers changing tack slightly. Nice close-up of Gooch warming up with the Kerry team. How they'd love to have him today.
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@Kerry_Official @officialgaa queuing 20 mins #gaa #joke pic.twitter.com/qeJgdnRJ3I
— Mark Mannix (@Poolfan) August 30, 2014 -
The scene is set #Mayo #Kerry #NothingBeatsBeingThere #gaa pic.twitter.com/8jvT98GHVJ
— Fran (@Goobledygook29) August 30, 2014 -
Twenty minutes to throw in, ground filling up fast. pic.twitter.com/BwUlwTkxia
— Kerry GAA (@Kerry_Official) August 30, 2014 -
Right that's nearly it for the moody, atmospheric pics. There's about 17 minutes to go to throw-in.
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Bookies have Mayo at 5/6 and Kerry at 11/8.
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Kerry for Sam....Mayo for sandwiches!! ???????? Nicole Kelly's will be bopping later!! #Gaa #KerryvsMayo #nicolekellys pic.twitter.com/TwvtepRRa0
— Michelle Mc Carthy (@Nippleodion) August 30, 2014 -
Right a question for GAA fans. When was the last time a Kerry team failed to contain an O'Se?
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Some stats from last week's drawn game.
Own Kickouts Won: 18-18
Total Shots: 28-28
Scores: 17-17
Scoring Efficiency: 61%-61%Tight, huh.
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RTE late to the game, Sky with a nice unhurried build-up, Marty's racing through the teams and the changes.
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Nearly ready to go in Limerick pic.twitter.com/HrWUIOxUUZ
— Anthony Kelly (@anthonykellyis) August 30, 2014 -
Meath's Cormac Reilly is the man in charge. Parade over. Almost ready to go.
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Early return for the Gooch? Colm Copper togged out with no.28 in Limerick. http://t.co/SaNXADrnEt pic.twitter.com/oldmHlusiG
— Sportsfile (@sportsfile) August 30, 2014 -
Mayo playing with a strong wind in the first half.
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The parade around the ground, nearly there. pic.twitter.com/hD1iHtk5pb
— Kerry GAA (@Kerry_Official) August 30, 2014 -
Luke warm handshakes completed, time to begin.
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First free, Mayo captain, Andy Moran dragged to the ground. Cillian O'Connor taps over the free. That's 3-32 for him in tbhis season's championship.
Mayo 0-1 Kerry 0-0
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The game is being played at a nice clip.
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Kerry's Peter Crowley with a low shot from 30 yards. Not sure he meant to kick it that low. It was an easy point chance.
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Shocking wide from Paul Geaney.
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For those of you reading this in black and white Kerry are wearing blue.
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YELLOW CARDS: Shane Enright (Kerry), Cillian O'Connor (Mayo). Off the ball stuff.
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Donaghy wins high ball but Paul Geaney sees the knock down slip through his hands as he prepared to bear down on goal.
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James O'Donoghue with Kerry's second wide. Style over substance with that strike.
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8 mins: Paul Geaney equalises from a free. Mayo 0-1 Kerry 0-1
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Good run by David Moran to force that free.
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Excellent piece of individual work by Crowley but he gets a soft free. He charged head forst into the defender.
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Anthony Maher with Kerry's third wide. Sloppy doesn't cover it.
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Kerry dominating everywhere but the scorebard. Right on cue, O'Donoghue lands his first point. Kerry 0-2 Mayo 0-1
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Andy Moran takes one for the team, @Kerry_Official currently lead @MayoGAA! @LiveGAAResults @unofficialgaa pic.twitter.com/dCd4pYqNPQ
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) August 30, 2014 -
There's 13 minutes gone. Mayo, after a bright opening, are struggling to get possession and position.
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O'Donoghue misses from 12 yards right in front of posts. Fourth wide, all poor.
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PENALTY: Mayo. O'Connor fouled by Enright.
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Miscued shot by Aidan O'Shea set up chance.
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O'Connor beats Kerry goalkeeper Brian Kelly for the second time in a week from the penalty spot. Mayo 1-1 Kerry 0-2
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Enright was already on a yellow before conceding that penalty. NO second yellow, no black even though he tackled his man to ground.
O'Connor tags on another free. Mayo 1-2 Kerry 0-2
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GOAL: O'Connor with his second goal after a brilliant run by Aidan O'Shea. O'Connor strong in his challenge with Kelly and nudges the breaking ball into the net. Mayo 2-2 Kerry 0-2
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Enright has been replaced by Marc O'Se.
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Two goals in three minutes for Mayo has completely transformed this game. Mayo have a epe in their step.
O'Connor with another free. Mayo 2-3 Kerry 0-2
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It's 11 minutes and coutning since Kerry scored.
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Cillian O'Connor is certainly the man of the moment in the Gaelic Grounds.
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Congrats to @MayoGAA's Cillian O'Connor who has been voted #GAA.ie Football Player of the Week http://t.co/PjI6nFNVwS pic.twitter.com/Yj5lYUGuOf
— The GAA (@officialgaa) August 26, 2014 -
Aidan O Shea and Cillian O Connor are the boys #gaa #MAYvKER pic.twitter.com/EDjq6zUgBa
— Josh McMullan (@Josh1057) August 30, 2014 -
O'Connor has scored all of Mayo's total of 2-3
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Donaghy fouled. Good ball from O'Donoghue. Paul Geaney with the point from the free. Mayo 2-3 Kerry 0-3
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GOAL: Donaghy. O'Donoghue shot blocked, Donaghy quickest to react and hammers home from close range.
Mayo 2-3 Kerry 1-3
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Donaghy fists the ball against a post.
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Fight.
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Yellow cards: Donnchadh Walsh and Donal Vaughan
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Three minutes to half-time
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Kerry will have the benefit of a strong wind in the second half.
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Jason Dohery becomes the first player to score for Mayo other than O'Connor.
Mayo 2-4 Kerry 0-3
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Killian Young responds for Kerry in first half injury time.
Mayo 2-4 Mayo 1-4
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Four minutes added time
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Donaghy wins ball, O'Donghue has his shot blocked. Mayo just can not contain Donaghy as Kerry kick in long ball.
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Jason Dohery kicks a lovely point, the best of the match.
Mayo 2-5 Kerry 1-4
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Clash of heads between team-mates, O'Connor and Aidan O'Shea. Blood subs required.
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Paul Geaney gets his third free. Mayo 2-5 Kerry 1-5
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Half-time: Mayo 2-5 Kerry 1-5
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'Catch Your Breath!' @MayoGAA up by one goal against @Kerry_Official at the half! @LiveGAAResults @unofficialgaa pic.twitter.com/uncGYvVVJ4
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) August 30, 2014 -
Half time and Kerry trail by a goal. pic.twitter.com/fEkHhzKDOa
— Kerry GAA (@Kerry_Official) August 30, 2014 -
KERRY v. MAYO Stats half time SFC Semi Final replay 30/8/14 #gaa @Kerry_Official @MayoGAA pic.twitter.com/JFQcX30uoV
— watsdescore (@watsdescore) August 30, 2014 -
Kerry will be the happier at half-time. Apart from a three minute spell when they conceded 2-1 they have dominated possession. If they can sharpen up in front of the posts then they'll quickly get back on level terms.
Donaghy is largely unplayable when the ball is kicked in quickly, O'Donoghue working well off him. Kerry will have the benefit of a strong wind too.
Mayo manager James Horan will be telling his side they haven't played yet and still they are ahead on the scoreboard. They are going to have to start working harder and taking some of the pressure away from O'Connor, who has been excellent.
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Marc O'Se has made a big difference since coming on.
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HT & @MayoGAA lead @Kerry_Official 2-5 to 1-5. Two goals from @CILL14N have Mayo in front #GAA http://t.co/2Kx3M5dCZh pic.twitter.com/CLcJbv7hja
— The GAA (@officialgaa) August 30, 2014 -
Referee Cormac Reilly has had a relatively good half but he missed two blatant black cards.
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Told you Marty was a celebrity
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@officialgaa @Kerry_Official @MayoGAA #nothingbeatsbeingthere pic.twitter.com/BuWJDiNO81
— Brendan Og O Hora (@brendan_o_hora) August 30, 2014 -
Official attendance in Limerick is 36,256
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And the match stats. http://t.co/8f1kKmQXSV #SkyGAA pic.twitter.com/TzvnF0wpga
— Sky Sports GAA (@SkySportsGAA) August 30, 2014 -
Mayo have got to sort out their midfield where they are being totally eclipsed. Here's why.
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Heres the @GAAlearning HT stats! Kerry have won 8/11 kickouts (72.33%) while Mayo have won 3/9 kickouts (33.33%) #GAA pic.twitter.com/w1L7IzH7Qu
— The GAA (@officialgaa) August 30, 2014 -
What's better than a blood-soaked willie joe in 89? TWO blood-soaked mayo players... bring on the sock-on-the-head bandages for COC and AOS.
— Ciaran Murphy (@saveciaranmurph) August 30, 2014 -
Right time for the second half.
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Tom Parsons on for Mayo
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Yellow card: Marc O'Se is booked before game can resume. He was vigorously greeting Alan Freeman who has also being introduced.
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Parsons in for Barry Moran
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Micky Conroy on too.
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Great run from Seamus O'Shea. He's fouled. O'Connor's off the pitch still getting medical attention for Freeman (he got a yellow card card as well as O'Se) who knocks it over the bar.
Mayo 2-6 Kerry 1-5
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Kerry's sloppiness in front of the posts continues.
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BLACK CARD: Kerry captain Fionn Fitzgerald. Deliberate trip on Andy Moran. Cillian O'Connor back on to take the free. O'Connor misses free. Freeman is the many to make way for O'Connor's return.
Barry John Keane on for Fitzgerald
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Black Card for Fionn Fitzgerald! Replaced by Pa Kilkenny. Free missed by Kevin McLoughlin
— Kerry GAA (@Kerry_Official) August 30, 2014 -
Big congrats @dublinladiesg who are into @TG4TV All-Ireland Final! @LiveGAAResults @GAA_BEO @SportTG4 @unofficialgaa pic.twitter.com/i8cNs2Xuit
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) August 30, 2014 -
Barry John Keane replaces Paul Geaney
— Kerry GAA (@Kerry_Official) August 30, 2014 -
O'Donoghue point. Mayo 2-6 Kerry 1-6
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PENALTY: Donaghy great catch. Lays off to O'Donoghue who is fouled. O'Donoghue tucks away the penalty with aplomb.
Kerry 2-6 Mayo 2-6
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No more than Kerry deserve.
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Referee Reilly has missed one or two things not least that Kerry's last kickout didn;t travel the required distance.
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O'Donoghue point. Keith Higgins lucky that Reilly allowed play on because his drag back might have seen black. Kerry 2-7 Mayo 2-6
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Aidan O'Shea back on for Conroy
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Mayo have not scored for 12 and a half minutes and counting.
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Marc O'Se point. Kerry 2-8 Mayo 2-6
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Great finish from the corner back. It's all Kerry now.
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GOAL: Kerry goalkeeper Kelly drops high ball and Andy Moran fists it home.
Mayo 3-6 Kerry 2-8
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Great atmosphere, exciting game, 20 minutes to go.
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The Donaghy/O'Donoghue axis once again with the latter tagging on an equaliser.
Kerry 2-9 Mayo 3-6
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Andy Moran point. Mayo 3-7 Kerry 2-9
Declan O'Sullivan on for Johnny Buckley
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Coming into the last quarter of this classic @Kerry_Official vs @MayoGAA replay, but who will win? @LiveGAAResults pic.twitter.com/ePDxtliyMf
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) August 30, 2014 -
Kevin McLoughlin magnificent 40-yard foot pass to O'Connor who taps it over the bar.
Mayo 3-8 Kerry 2-9
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End to end. That's never a free but Reilly gives one to Kerry and O'Donoghue sends it over the bar.
Mayo 3-8 Mayo 2-10
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Brilliant Doherty point, his third.
Mayo 3-9 Kerry 2-10
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This is such an entertaining contest.
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Referee Reilly with another poor decision from which Kerry get the benefit. O'Donoghue point from free. Mayo 3-9 Kerry 2-11
Kieran O'Leary on
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PENALTY: Ger Cafferkey foul on O'Donoghue. The latter goals, the other side this time.
Kerry 3-11 Mayo 3-9
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Conroy point. Kerry 3-11 Mayo 3-10
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Seven minutes left
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Goodness Crowley lucky. Should have been given black card, got yellow instead. Reilly really hasn't been kind to Mayo this afternoon in some of his decisions.
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68 mins Kerry 3-11 v 3-10 Mayo. Jonathan Lyne on for Donnchadh Walsh. Two mins plus injury time to go
— Kerry GAA (@Kerry_Official) August 30, 2014 -
No Foul on Cillian O'Connor. Is that Mayo's last chance.
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Three minutes of additional time
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One minute left
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Donal Vaughan. Fisted point. Mayo 3-11 Kerry 3-11
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Level for the fourth time.
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Last kick of the match. Mayo goalkeeper Robbie Hennelly taking a 45-metre free. If he misses it's extra-time.
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Donaghy fists it away. EXTRA TIME
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It's been an absolutely gripping spectacle. No one complaining that there's an extra helping.
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This superb picture of Aidan O'Shea sums up the afternoon. PLayers have given everything and then some.
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We'll have ET, this pic sums up effort of @MayoGAA & @Kerry_Official, wow what a game! @LiveGAAResults @irishexaminer pic.twitter.com/ElufsZ04WV
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) August 30, 2014 -
Full-time: Kerry 3-11 Mayo 3-11. EXTRA TIME
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3-11 apiece after 70 mins - Follow the @Kerry_Official vs @MayoGAA extra-time on http://t.co/2Kx3M5dCZh #GAA pic.twitter.com/KA905NBfj1
— The GAA (@officialgaa) August 30, 2014 -
If the sides are level after 20 minutes extra time then the replay will be in Croke Park tomorrow week.
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Watching @Kerry_Official with other Kerrymen and Kerrywomen at Fado in Washington, DC. pic.twitter.com/nVovsfAdHQ
— Mark Holan (@WBJHolan) August 30, 2014 -
Just seen replays of the incidents that led up to Kerry's two penalties. Contentious is the polite word. But it should not detract from the fact that Kerry deserve extra time at a minimum.
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@Kerry_Official Up the Kingdom from London!! pic.twitter.com/Ye7ZTA3yev
— Jack Banner (@banner_jack) August 30, 2014 -
Ready to go in extra time. 10 minutes eachway. Mayo have the wind first.
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What a game! What #Players! pic.twitter.com/oExsor8lno
— GPA (@gaelicplayers) August 30, 2014 -
Richie Feeney is on but it's O'Connor (2-5) that lands the point.
Mayo 3-12 Kerry 3-11
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McLoughlin point. Mayo 3-13 Kerry 3-11
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Mayo started this period very well at midfield
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Good covering by Peter Crowley saves Kerry
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Still can't separate them! @MayoGAA & @Kerry_Official into extra time in Limerick. http://t.co/Qx82Z9oZrF pic.twitter.com/lFEsip4UVD
— Sportsfile (@sportsfile) August 30, 2014 -
Referee Reilly has given Donaghy another soft free. Keane taps it over. Mayo 3-13 Kerry 3-12
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Extra Time. 6 mins Kerry 3-12 v 3-13 Mayo. 45 to Mayo, Cillian O'Connor wide. A point in it
— Kerry GAA (@Kerry_Official) August 30, 2014 -
That's two quick wides from Mayo.
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Mayo dominating the half but not on the scoreboard. Floodlights on.
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Goodness that's another shocking decision from Reilly. Keane taps it over. Mayo are livid and rightly so with the refereeing. Mayo 3-13 Kerry 3-13
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The fitness of the players is stunning; still so much energy in this match.
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EXTRA TIME. Half-time: Kerry 3-13 Mayo 3-13
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Not sure I???ll survive another 20 minutes of this Mayo-Kerry game. #gaa
— Dara ?? Briain (@daraobriain) August 30, 2014 -
Started. Keery with the first score. Lyne point. Kerry 3-14 Mayo 3-13
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Players dropping all over the place with cramp
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Referee Reilly doing a bit of stretching.
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Kerry seem to have a little more energy
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Tired minds and legs = foul-fest
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Barry John Keane with a wide. Just feel one more score for Kerry will crack this.
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There it is, Paul Geaney. Kerry 3-15 Mayo 3-13
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Kerry's to lose. Two points up, three minutes left
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Lyne point. Superb. Kerry 3-16 Mayo 3-13
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Magnificent catch from the outstanding David Moran
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Big Fight. Players, fans, back room team
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Referee Reilly might have nipped that in the bud immediately.
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30 People involved in the melee and upshot a couple of Kerry players get yellow cards. JOke.
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Cillian O'Connor with the shot from a free saved.
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Donaghy and Anthony Maher receive bookings http://t.co/3VhHMwTjIo #gaa
— LiveGaelic (@GAALive) August 30, 2014 -
Another melee.
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RED CARD: O'Connor, kicked out. After foul committed.
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It's over. Full-time Kerry 3-16 Mayo 3-13
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Fans on the pitch, Mayo ones chasing the officials.
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Heartbreak for Mayo.
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Kerry, probably worthy winners on the basis of the football over the 90 plus minutes but so tough on Mayo. Got the rough edge of the officiating and literally ran out of steam.
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Kerry are into the #GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final after defeating @MayoGAA 3-16 to 3-13 AET pic.twitter.com/zzw1hgEQ4H
— The GAA (@officialgaa) August 30, 2014 -
Kerry were just more creative and got their scores a little more easily. Mayo showed great character but those missed chances in first half extra time cost them badly.
Kerry will now play the winner of tomorrow's semi-final between champions Dublin and Donegal.
We'll be back to live blog that game. It'll have to go some to come close to today's fare.
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Thanks for your company.