A big win for Armagh with most of the hard work done in a blistering first half from the All-Ireland champions.

Dublin fought back in the second half but Armagh had enough in the tank to see them over the line.

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It's all over at the Athletic Grounds where Armagh have claimed a crucial two points.

Conor Turbitt added a late free to put the icing on the cake in a game where Armagh were well deserving winners.

Ciaran Kilkenny slots over a late consolation point for Dublin.

Dublin are punished for having too many players up the field and Conor Turbitt slots over the 13-metre free with ease.

Andrew Murnin superbly leaps to overturn a Dublin kick-out and Armagh work it to Tomas McCormack, who adds to their lead with eight minutes to play.

Jemar Hall is on for Armagh in place of Ross McQuillan, whilst Kevin Lahiff - who pointed earlier in the half as a temporary sub - is on for good for Dublin. He replaces Niall Scully.

Darragh McMullen fists over to increase Armagh's lead to six points. There's 11 minutes still to play however, so this game could go either way yet...

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Cormac Costello thought he had a second score, as the umpire raises the white flag, but the linseman calls over the referee and the point is overturned!

Armagh's Stefan Campbell hits a shot, which drops short and there is a scramble for possession in Dublin's small rectangle, but they avoid a would-be disastrous second goal.

Cormac Costello is on for Dublin in place of Luke Breatnach, and he gets an immediate point.

Jarly Og Burns replaces Jason Duffy for Armagh.

Armagh badly needed a score and up steps Greg McCabe with his third of the game!

There's five in it with just under 20 minutes to go, as Dublin substitute Kevin Lahiff fists over.

Luke Breathnach cuts Armagh's lead to just six points.

Is there a huge comeback on the cards?

Con O'Callaghan makes it 1-5 on the trot for the Dubs with a two-pointer.

Stefan Campbell is introduced for Armagh, replacing Oisin O'Neill.

Con O'Callaghan gets Dublin's first score of the second half - converting a two-point free.

Then Ethan Rafferty is called for taking too long with the kick-out and O'Callaghan hits another free - this time for one point.

Alex Gavin replaces Greg McEnaney for Dublin.

Dublin goalkeeper Evan Comerford is punished for taking too long with his kick-out and Armagh are awarded a free kick - which Rory Grugan converts.

Rory Grugan is known for his trademark left foot, but he uses his right foot to great effect - slotting over his second of the night.

Armagh pick up where they left off with Ross McQuillan splitting the posts.

The ball is thrown-in and the action is underway for the second half.

Gareth Murphy is on for Armagh, he replaces Paddy Burns.

There's a party atmosphere around the sold-out Athletic Grounds, with 'G stands for Geezer' blasting over the tannoy, as Armagh lead by 12 at half-time.

However, 'Geezer' will be spending the interval reminding his team that the game is far from over.

They led by eight at this stage against Mayo last week, but were held to a draw.

Conversely, Dessie Farrell will be telling his side that the game is far from over - they came back from the same margin away to Kerry two weeks ago, winning that game by one.

Armagh close the half with one last point but it was so nearly a second goal.

Greg McCabe was hoping to raise a green flag with his ferocious shot, but Evan Comerford saves the shot over his bar.

It was excellent first half display from Armagh and they are full value for their lead.

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