Defending champions Kerry delivered a dominant performance at Fitzgerald Stadium, defeating Armagh 4-18 to 0-17 in their third-round All-Ireland SFC match. Led by David Clifford, who recorded 1-10, the hosts secured their place in the quarter-finals.
Kerry held a 2-8 to 0-8 lead at halftime. Clifford scored the opening goal early in the match, while Paul Geaney added a second just before the interval to shift the momentum decisively. Manager Jack O’Connor saw his team continue their aggressive play in the second half, with Joe O’Connor finding the net shortly after the restart and Keith Evans adding a fourth goal late in the game.
For Armagh, the defeat marks a disappointing end to their championship aspirations following an earlier loss to Louth. Despite a competitive start, Armagh struggled to maintain pace with Kerry’s precision. Kerry goalkeeper Shane Murphy also made critical saves to maintain his team’s significant lead throughout the final stages.