Armagh 0-19 Donegal 1-20
Donegal made it four wins in the spin in Division 1 with a deserved triumph over Armagh in tough conditions today at the Athletic Grounds.
Jim McGuinness’s Donegal started well and Michael Langan landed a brace of two-pointers as they moved 0-7 to 0-3 ahead after 12 minutes.
Armagh came back and drew level but Donegal pushed ahead again with Jason McGee particularly to the fore.
HT: Armagh 0-9 Donegal 0-13
Armagh showed more intent at the start of the second half and got back to within three but then Conor O’Donnell scored a great goal in the 44th minute.
Donegal were able to stay ahead but Armagh cut their deficit to four and then won a penalty in the 67th minute.
Oisin Conaty was denied by a great penalty save by the excellent Gavin Mulreany, and Brendan McCole was on the line to clear the rebound.
That killed off the Armagh challenge and Donegal are a step closer towards the League Final.
