DONEGAL 6-25 v 1-03 MONAGHAN
The scoreline says it all as holders Donegal overpowered visitors Monaghan to set up a repeat of last year’s Final against Tyrone next week.
The home side dominated from start to finish, racing to a 2-08 to 0-00 lead in the first quarter and extended it to 3-15 to 0-00 by half-time. Jordan Barr, and Aaron Craig with two got the goals.
Donegal then added three more goals at the beginning of the second-Half, Craig completed his hat-trick with Dylan Duffy and Sub Kieran Brady getting the others.
Stephen Anderson was impressive for play and frees.
Donegal can expect a tougher test in the Final from Tyrone next weekend but on this form will be favourites to retain their Ulster Shield title.
Donegal: Daire Mc Bride, Pauric Sweeney, Christopher Gallagher, Cathair Doherty, Donal Doherty, Fiachra Mc Laughlin, Ryan Hilferty, Paul Tourish, Brian Diver, Stephen Anderson, Dylan Duffy, Kyle Dillon, Jordan Barr, Aaron Craig, Cathal Mc Glynn. Subs Used; Kieran Brady, Cathal Feeney, Conall Sweeney, Shane Maguire, David Hanlon, Ciaran Bradley.
Monaghan: Killian Sherry, Anthony Greennan, Dylan Mc Aree, Logan Mc Quillan , Darragh Cassidy, David Irwin, Jack Marron, Cathal O Rourke, Ronan Boyle, Patrick Berminghan, Ethan O Gorman, Padraig Mc Gahon, Ciaran Guigan, Sean Conway, Nathan O Donoghue. Subs used; Michael Maguire, Daniel Boyle, and Emmet Walsh.
