All-Ireland SFC SF: Mayo cruise to victory
Mayo defeated Louth in the All-Ireland SFC semi-final at Croke Park to secure a spot in the final. Ryan O'Donoghue led the scoring with 1-11 in a dominant performance by the Mayo team.
Why it matters
This victory advances Mayo to the All-Ireland final, a major event in the Irish sporting calendar.
Andy Moran and Kobe McDonald celebrate following Mayo's win at Croke Park. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
With a minute remaining, in the upper tier of the Hogan Stand at GAA headquarters, a rendition of the Saw Doctors classic 'Green and Red of Mayo' was aired at Croke Park.
It was that sort of encouraging and satisfactory day for Andy Moran's exciting Mayo team - a place in the All-Ireland SFC Final booked with the minimum of fuss.
There was so much to admire in Mayo's accomplished performance. A tough tackling defensive unit forced turnovers, industrious displays were delivered throughout the field, and inside Darragh Beirne, Ryan O'Donoghue, and Kobe McDonald carried a potent attacking threat.
O'Donoghue concluded the contest with a remarkable 1-11 haul, while the talented youngsters Beirne and McDonald scored and probed throughout too.
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