We’ve had a cracking first-half at GAA Headquarters.
Mayo recovered their poise after a poor opening period that was dominated by Dublin, with John Small lucky to have avoided a black card for cynically pulling down Andy Moran.
It was a far more open and entertaining affair than the first game, with Mayo hoping to win their first title in 65 years and Lee Keegan ruthless finish saw a jubilant response from the red and green members of the Croke Park stands.
Dublin’s misery was compounded shortly afterwards when Jonny Cooper was black-carded, Davy Byrne his replacement.
For all of Mayo’s tenacity, it was Dublin that took a one-point lead into the break – Dublin 0-10 Mayo 1-6 – while goalscorer Keegan was black-carded just before the 35-minute mark.
Nothing beats being with the family for the All Ireland. Enjoy it, wherever in the world you are. #DUBvMAYO
— Richard Chambers (@newschambers) October 1, 2016
What a finish from Lee Keegan! Sergio would have been proud of that!
All-Ireland Final:
Dublin: 0-6(6)
Mayo: 1-4 (7)#DUBvMAYO pic.twitter.com/RXjlxKzRdh— Irish News Sport (@irishnewssport) October 1, 2016
Keegan sends a message worthy of the name! #DUBvMAYO pic.twitter.com/QkbYxd4kZG
— 📻 ED SMITH 📻 (@EdTodayFM) October 1, 2016
https://twitter.com/ItsHeffo/status/782253792372879364
Cooper deserved a black card there, but so did Small earlier and it wasn't given. Infuriating. #DUBvMAYO
— Peter Farrell (@PeterFarr_) October 1, 2016
What happens if it's all level again after 70 mins?? A re-replay?? #DUBvMAYO
— 🐄Ed Payne #HilltopDairies🐄 (@grazyfarmer) October 1, 2016
Maybe Maurice Deegan should have informed someone he was a Mayo fan before the match #DUBvMAYO #AllIrelandFinal
— Luke Galvin (@LukeGalvo) October 1, 2016
When should @DubGAAOfficial spring this man? #DUBvMAYO #eirGAA pic.twitter.com/9w5ghRoyTa
— eirGAA (@eirGAA) October 1, 2016
https://twitter.com/ascomphone/status/782256670118449156
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