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  • Down 2-13 Donegal 1-11 (Result)

  1. The final whistlepublished at 16:02 British Summer Time 23 April 2023

    FT: Down 2-13 Donegal 1-11

    Well, folks. That's all for today and another weekend of Ulster Championship action.

    The final four are set and one of Derry, Monaghan, Armagh and Down will lift the Anglo-Celt Cup.

    You can read John Haughey's report from this afternoon's game at Pairc Esler here.

    See you next weekend for the fun and games from the semi-finals! Bye!

  2. Coming up on BBC Sportpublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 23 April 2023

    Coming up on BBC SportImage source, BBC Sport
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    Coming up on BBC Sport

  3. Postpublished at 15:56 British Summer Time 23 April 2023

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    Philly McMahon
    Eight-time All-Ireland winner with Dublin on BBC Two NI

    Armagh were dominant last night against Cavan and grow in every game they play in. I think it is going to be a great and competitive game against Down.

  4. Postpublished at 15:55 British Summer Time 23 April 2023

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    Marty Clarke, Down coach: "There was a lot of hard work went into that. We were so determined to get over the line against a big team.

    "The sunshine is out and we played some good football at times. It is really important for this group of players and the kids on the pitch to enjoy this moment before we start preparing for Armagh."

  5. Postpublished at 15:53 British Summer Time 23 April 2023

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    Philly McMahon
    Eight-time All-Ireland winner with Dublin on BBC Two NI

    The penalty was the defining moment and Down grew in confidence from that.

  6. Taking a tumble!published at 15:53 British Summer Time 23 April 2023

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    Donegal's Daire O’Baoill holds on to the ball as Danny Magill moves inImage source, Inpho
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    Donegal's Daire O’Baoill holds on to the ball as Danny Magill moves in

  7. Down taking it each game as it comespublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 23 April 2023

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    Man of the Match Ryan Johnston: "I'm just glad to get over the line. Seeing the crowd, having them behind you, it was a great atmosphere. It's just great and we'll take every game as it comes.

    We had a decent league campaign and were a bit disappointed to miss out on promotion, but we are taking it each game as it comes. It's Ulster Championship football and it throws up surprises."

  8. Postpublished at 15:50 British Summer Time 23 April 2023

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    Of course, Down now set up a tantalising semi-final with Armagh.

    Who do you fancy for that one?

  9. Postpublished at 15:49 British Summer Time 23 April 2023

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    Michael Murphy
    Former Donegal captain and All-Ireland winner on BBC Two NI

    The best team definitely won. Down had more energy, more hunger and were better organised.

  10. Postpublished at 15:46 British Summer Time 23 April 2023

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    That's a first win over Donegal in the Ulster Championship since 2010!

    As commentator Oisin Langan says, the sun is shining on Down today!

  11. Full-timepublished at 15:45 British Summer Time 23 April 2023

    Down 2-13 Donegal 1-11

    Down are through to the semi-finals of the Ulster Championship!

  12. Postpublished at 15:44 British Summer Time 23 April 2023

    Down 2-13 Donegal 1-11

    We're into the final minute.

    Conleith Gilligan has named Ryan Johnston as man of the match. We won't argue with that one.

  13. Postpublished at 15:43 British Summer Time 23 April 2023

    Down 2-13 Donegal 1-11

    And just like that, Andrew Gilmore finishes this one with a big score!

    Donegal need a miracle now!

  14. Postpublished at 15:42 British Summer Time 23 April 2023

    Down 2-12 Donegal 1-11

    Down know they are almost there. They are taking the sting out of the game and are happy to keep possession.

  15. Postpublished at 15:41 British Summer Time 23 April 2023

    Down 2-12 Donegal 1-11

    Conor Poland fists over the bar to put four between the sides.

    Will that be enough?

  16. Postpublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 23 April 2023

    Down 2-11 Donegal 1-11

    FIVE MINUTES OF ADDITIONAL TIME!

  17. Postpublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 23 April 2023

    Down 2-11 Donegal 1-11

    And Daniel Guinness goes up the other end and lands a monster score!

    Huge 30 seconds in the game!

  18. Postpublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 23 April 2023

    Down 2-10 Donegal 1-11

    And now Shaun Patton cracks the woodwork with a free and it falls to a red jersey! One minute of normal time remaining!

  19. Postpublished at 15:37 British Summer Time 23 April 2023

    Down 2-10 Donegal 1-11

    And Conleith's words almost immediately come true.

    Ciaran Thompson kicks a free but it drops just wide! Big let off!

  20. Postpublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 23 April 2023

    Down 2-10 Donegal 1-11

    Conleith Gilligan
    Former Derry forward on BBC Two NI

    It looks like Down will try and defend this lead out, which is dangerous in itself.