Defending champions Kerry narrowly avoided an upset against Tyrone, securing a 2-25 to 0-27 victory to advance to the All-Ireland semi-finals at Croke Park. In a high-stakes contest, Armin Heinrich and David Clifford provided the crucial goals that kept the Kingdom alive.
Substitute Darren McCurry spearheaded a second-half resurgence for Tyrone with 0-10, keeping the result in doubt until the final whistle. Despite McCurry’s efforts, a late point from Paudie Clifford and a goal by Armin Heinrich ultimately confirmed the win for Jack O’Connor’s squad. David Clifford delivered an outstanding performance, finishing with 1-8, while Dylan Geaney earned man-of-the-match honors with an impressive 0-8 contribution.
Malachy O’Rourke’s Tyrone side, missing the injured Darragh Canavan, struggled with their accuracy throughout the match, recording 11 wides. The defeat marks the third consecutive championship loss for Tyrone against Kerry at Croke Park. Kerry now joins Mayo in the semi-finals, scheduled to take place in two weeks.