It seemed like one of those days for Mayo.
Lee Keegan and Andy Moran both taken off before half-time. A bunch of wides that maybe should have gone over. Aramgh taking the game to them and showing no fear with Rian O’Neill giving them all sorts of problems defensively.
However, Mayo managed to weather the storm and with just one point separating the sides Kevin McLoughlin took off on a hazy solo run that saw him leave Brendan Donaghy for dead before chipping the goalkeeper to give his side a clear scoreboard advantage.
Kevin McLoughlin goals for @MayoGAA with a terrific finish. pic.twitter.com/aBxG2cODij
— The GAA (@officialgaa) June 29, 2019
It was a crucial blow for Armagh but it was not fatal as Stefan Campbell launched a late stand to keep the Orchard County within touching distance of Mayo.
Rian O’Neill got Armagh on the board early before Fionn McDonagh scored a goal of his own after a great pass from Andy Moran.