Armagh Clinches All-Ireland Football Title with Narrow Win Over Galway

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Posted by pallavi on 2024-07-31 07:25:33 |

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Armagh secured their second All-Ireland Football title in history with a 1-11 to 0-13 victory over Galway in a thrilling final at Croke Park. The match was tied at 0-6 each at halftime, but Armagh's decisive moment came with a goal from full-back Aaron McKay in the 46th minute. Galway struggled with their shooting, missing several chances to level the score or force extra time, which led to their second final loss in three years.The victory marks Armagh's first All-Ireland triumph since 2002. Kieran McGeeney, who captained the 2002 team, led the 2024 squad to glory despite a challenging season, including penalty shootout losses earlier in the year.The game lacked the drama of their last meeting in the 2022 quarter-finals but remained intensely competitive. Galway, who lost captain Sean Kelly to injury before the match, struggled to break through Armagh's defense, with key players like Shane Walsh and Damien Comer failing to score in the first half. 

Decisive Moments

• Halftime Score: 0-6 each
• Game-Changing Goal: Aaron McKay’s 46th-minute goal for Armagh

Galway's Struggles

• Shooting Issues: Missed chances to level the score or force extra time
• Injury Impact: Loss of captain Sean Kelly
• Key Players' Performance: Shane Walsh and Damien Comer did not score in the first half

Armagh's Performance

• Defense: Strong defensive play
• Strategic Substitutions: Effective use of bench players
• Timely Goal: McKay’s goal proved crucial

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