Galway 3-12 Monaghan 0-14
Monaghan faced a crucial match against Galway in Clones, with their Division One survival hanging in the balance.
Despite their recent history of last-day escapes, Monaghan’s fate looked grim after suffering their fourth defeat in five games.
Galway, also in need of a win, capitalized on Monaghan’s defensive lapses to secure a vital victory.
Three preventable goals in the first half put Monaghan on the back foot, despite some promising play and near misses.
Despite a spirited effort in the second half, Monaghan couldn’t close the gap, ultimately falling short.
With a daunting fixture against Tyrone next, Monaghan’s hopes for staying in Division One rest on securing a win.
Meanwhile, Galway can breathe a sigh of relief with five points, although they’re not yet out of danger themselves.
SCORERS – Galway: R Cunningham 1-3, C O Curraoin 0-5 (4f 1m), R Finnerty 0-2 (2f), J Maher, C Sweeney 1-0 each, S Kelly, J Daly 0-1 each.
Monaghan:Â J McCarron 0-4 (2f 1m), D Ward, M Hamill, M Bannigan (1f 1m), C McCarthy 0-2 each, C McManus (1f), J Irwin 0-1 each.
