Summary

  • Division One: Tyrone 0-12 Galway 1-10

  • Division Two: Kildare 0-8 Armagh 2-16

  • Division Three: Antrim 1-6 Down 1-15

  1. Armagh and Down impress as Tyrone slip uppublished at 17:37 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February

    Allianz Football League

    So that's round three of the Allianz Football League completed.

    Our big game today was Tyrone's home clash with Galway and it was to prove a disappointing afternoon for the Red Hands as the visitors fought back to clinch a 1-10 to 0-12 victory at Healy Park.

    Tyrone appeared to have weathered Galway's early storm as they fought back to lead 0-6 to 0-4 at half-time but Cathal Sweeney's goal ultimately secured the Tribesmen a victory that they just about deserved.

    In Division Two, Armagh set up a mouthwatering round four clash with Donegal next Sunday which will be live on the BBC iPlayer and Sport website as they hammered Kildare 2-16 to 0-8 in Carlow.

    An early goal from man of the match Conor Turbitt and Rory Grugan's major had the Orchard men in total control as Kieran McGeeney's men secured an emphatic win over his former side.

    Down also had a thoroughly satisfactory afternoon as they comfortably defeated Antrim 1-15 to 1-6 in the Division Three top-of-the-table contest.

    Pat Haveron fired 0-6 with Ceilum Doherty's late goal sealing Down's win after Patrick McAleer's early Antrim major.

    You can read more in our round-up of today's action but in the meantime, we hope you enjoy the rest of your Sunday and are able to join us again next weekend for our text and live video coverage.

  2. Full-timepublished at 17:21 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February

    Kildare 0-8 Armagh 2-16

    It's all over at Netwatch Cullen Park, where Armagh have strolled to victory over Kildare.

    Kieran McGeeney's men hit the back of the net twice in the opening 20 minutes and never looked in danger of losing from that point on.

    Although there were excellent displays throughout the field, attacking duo Conor Turbitt and Oisin Conaty couldn't be contained.

    Since the fixture list was released, Armagh's game against Donegal next Sunday was one to look forward to, and through three games, the anticipation has only increased.

    The two Ulster counties are the early pace-setters in Division Two, and will put their winning records on the line.

  3. Red cardpublished at 70+2 mins

    Kildare 0-8 Armagh 2-15

    Kildare's Kevin O'Callaghan has been sent for an early shower following a clothesline tackle on Joe McElroy.

    Previous to that incident, Connaire Mackin added to Armagh's lead with his first of the day.

  4. Postpublished at 67 mins

    Kildare 0-8 Armagh 2-14

    Kildare have another score, this time through Kevin Flynn, but the action is quite dull in the closing moments with Armagh content to comfortably knock the ball around.

    Cullyhanna duo Jason Duffy and Aidan Nugent have been introduced. They come in for Oisin Conaty and Conor Turbitt.

  5. Postpublished at 60 mins

    Kildare 0-7 Armagh 2-14

    Stefan Campbell has scored his third of the day, to push out Armagh's lead with 10 minutes to go.

    Andrew Murnin has come off with injury, and he is replaced by Oisin O'Neill.

  6. Super score from Turbittpublished at 56 mins

    Kildare 0-7 Armagh 2-13

    The game may be well in hand, but Conor Turbitt continues to play like it's the first minute.

    He won possession in midfield, and despite close attention from Mick O'Grady, he carried the ball forward 40 yards and pointed arguably the score of the game.

    Kevin Feely has replied from a free.

    For Kildare, Shane Farrell replaces Alex Beirne, and for Armagh, Barry McCambridge is in for Paddy Burns.

  7. Postpublished at 49 mins

    Kildare 0-6 Armagh 2-12

    It continues to be one-way traffic in Netwatch Cullen Park. Armagh's Stefan Campbell and Conor Turbitt with the latest two points for the winning side.

    Kildare have made another substitution, with Niall Kelly replacing Ben McCormack. He has introduced himself to the contest with a score.

    For Armagh, Jarly Og Burns is on for Cian McConville.

    Rory Grugan strokes in Armagh's second goal in CarlowImage source, Inpho
    Image caption,

    Armagh's series of second-half changes has included goalscorer Rory Grugan being replaced by Tiernan Kelly

  8. Armagh in complete controlpublished at 16:48 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February

    Kildare 0-5 Armagh 2-10

    Conor Turbitt celebrates after notching Armagh's opening goal in CarlowImage source, Inpho
    Image caption,

    Conor Turbitt's first-half goal has helped Armagh take complete control in the Division Two contest at Netwatch Cullen Park

  9. Postpublished at 43 mins

    Kildare 0-5 Armagh 2-10

    Darragh Kirwan notched his first of the day for Kildare, but Armagh have responded with a converted free from Conor Turbitt.

  10. Postpublished at 38 mins

    Kildare 0-4 Armagh 2-9

    Stefan Campbell shows his strength, as he bursts through two tackles and points off his left foot.

    Tiernan Kelly has been introduced for Armagh. He's in for the excellent Rory Grugan.

    Kildare made two half-time substitutions with Daniel Flynn and Luke Killian replacing Paddy Woodgate and Aaron Masterson.

  11. Second half approachingpublished at 16:38 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February

    Kildare 0-4 Armagh 2-8

    The teams are coming back out for the second half, which is moments away from getting started.

    After a dominant first half for Kieran McGeeney's side, Armagh appear to be heading for a third straight win, whilst Kildare appear to be heading for a third straight loss.

  12. Half-timepublished at 16:25 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February

    Kildare 0-4 Armagh 2-8

    It's half-time at Netwatch Cullen Park, with Kevin Feely grabbing the last score of the half.

    It has been all too easy for Armagh's forwards, with Oisin Conaty, Conor Turbitt and Rory Grugan doing most of the damage, as they lead by 10 points.

    It's hard to see Armagh failing to win the game from here.

  13. Penalty appeals fall on deaf earspublished at 33 mins

    Kildare 0-3 Armagh 2-8

    The Kildare supporters felt that they should have had a penalty with Aaron McKay getting tangled up with Kevin Feely in front of the posts, but referee David Coldrick had other ideas.

  14. One way trafficpublished at 29 mins

    Kildare 0-3 Armagh 2-8

    A Conor Turbitt mark and Oisin Conaty's fourth point of the game has pushed the lead out for Armagh.

    Kildare have made a change, with Ryan Burke in for Shea Ryan.

  15. Conaty at the doublepublished at 23 mins

    Kildare 0-3 Armagh 2-6

    Armagh's forwards are having a field day, and already it looks like a long way back for Kildare to get something from this game.

    Oisin Conaty has been superb, and he landed two very impressive scores in quick succession.

  16. goal

    Goal - Kildare 0-3 Armagh 2-4published at 19 mins

    Rory Grugan (Armagh)

    Armagh have hit the net again, this time through Rory Gurgan!

    From a long kick-out, Andrew Murnin claimed possession and fed Oisin Conaty. He slipped the ball to Grugan, and although the point was the easier option, he buried his shot into the net.

    Before that, the teams traded scores, with Alex Beirne finding the mark for Kildare, and Rory Grugan replying for Armagh from a free.

  17. Postpublished at 15 mins

    Kildare 0-2 Armagh 1-3

    Kildare have scored their first two points of the game from two Kevin Feely frees, but Armagh added a point from Joe McElroy in between.

    Paddy Burns wasn't off the field for long, as feeling fit to continue, he has returned to the action in place of Conor O'Neill.

  18. goal

    Goal - Kildare 0-0 Armagh 1-2published at 8 mins

    Conor Turbitt (Armagh)

    Conor Turbitt has scored 1-1 in quick succession to give Armagh a five-point cushion!

    He pointed a free, and then Kildare were caught in possession in their own defence. Armagh picked them off and worked the ball to Turbitt who finished into the bottom corner in a one on one.

    Turbitt scores a goal for ArmaghImage source, Inpho
  19. Early changepublished at 6 mins

    Kildare 0-0 Armagh 0-1

    Paddy Burns' day comes to an early end, as he can't continue with injury. In his place comes Conor O'Neill.

  20. Armagh off the markpublished at 4 mins

    Kildare 0-0 Armagh 0-1

    Armagh are first on the board with a point from Oisin Conaty. The Tir na nOg man celebrated his 21st birthday yesterday.