Tyrone cruise past Cavan, top Group Two, eye All-Ireland QF
- Group Stage Secure
- Tyrone’s Performance Resurgence
- Crucial Contributions
- All-Ireland Aspirations
- Scorers
“It’s 42 years since the Breffni Blues have got the better of their Red Hand nemesis in championship football, and that sequence never looked like being broken.”
Group Stage Secure
Tyrone have sealed their place in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship quarter-finals following a rampant 31-point victory over Cavan in Group Two.
“Clinical Tyrone defeated Cavan with ease to top their group and go straight through to the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals.”
– Francis Mooney at Brewster Park
With a two-week break ahead, Tyrone will return to Croke Park, the venue of their last championship appearance in 2023.
Performance Resurgence
The Red Hands controlled the game from start to finish, outscoring Cavan 0-31 to 0-18 at Brewster Park.
“Malachy O’Rourke’s side were full value for the 13 points margin that secured top place by victory of their round one victory over Donegal.”
– Francis Mooney at Brewster Park
Tyrone established a strong platform in the middle third, dominating possession and limiting Cavan’s effectiveness from their own kick-outs.
Crucial Contributions
- Peter Harte: Replaced the injured Michael McKernan after just three minutes and played an influential role throughout.
- Mattie Donnelly: Cut through holes in the Breffni rearguard, scoring and creating chances for Tyrone.
- Darragh Canavan: Landed a delightful score, with goalkeeper Niall Morgan and Harte also raising orange flags.
All-Ireland Aspirations
The win sets up an exciting clash against Donegal, who also secured a spot in the quarter-finals following their victory over Mayo.
“The introduction of former All-Star Conor Meyler following a two-year injury hell raised the biggest cheer of the day from Tyrone fans, and the procession towards the Cavan goal continued.”
– Francis Mooney at Brewster Park
With their sights set on an All-Ireland title, Tyrone will have to maintain their form and replicate this performance in the Quinn Direct All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals.
Scorers
Tyrone
- D McCurry 0-9 (3fs, 1tpf), D Canavan 0-5 (1f), M Donnelly 0-4, R Brennan 0-3 (1tp), K McGeary, P Harte (1tp), N Morgan (1tpf) 0-2 each, C Daly, N Devlin, S O’Donnell, E McElholm 0-1 each.
Cavan
- P Lynch 0-9 (3fs, 2tpfs, 1 ’45), C O’Reilly 0-4, R O’Neill 0-2 (tp), O Brady, S McEvoy, R Curran 0-1 each.
#ProTip
🏐 Did you know? Tyrone’s Malachy O’Rourke is now the first manager to oversee back-to-back round-robin stages in the All-Ireland SFC.
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FAQs
Q: Who scored the most points for Tyrone?
A: Darren McCurry scored 0-9 for Tyrone.
Q: What was the scoreline at half-time?
A: Tyrone led 0-17 to 0-8 at half-time.
Q: When do Tyrone play their next match?
A: Tyrone have a two-week break before their return to Croke Park for the quarter-finals.