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  • Monaghan v Cavan (16:00 BST)

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  1. That's all folks

    FT: Monaghan 1-12 Cavan 3-12

    The first half at Clones was nothing to get too excited about but the pace certain lifted in the second period as we had four goals, which were rounded off by Paddy Lynch's match-clinching strike in the closing seconds as Rory Beggan was caught way out of his goals.

    For much of the contest, Beggan, parachuted straight back into the Monaghan team after pursuing his American dream over the past months, looked set to be the game's central character as he kicked frees, sprayed beautiful passes and also made brilliant saves.

    But Cavan, as Padraig Faulkner said above, never gave up and got their reward as the late strikes from Gerard Smith and the superb Lynch set up their quarter-final meeting with Tyrone on 21 March.

    You can read more in my colleague Orla Bannon's match report here.

    We'll be back on text commentary duty for next weekend's two Ulster SFC games at Pairc Esler and Brewster Park, which again will be live on BBC Two Northern Ireland and the BBC iPlayer.

    In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the rest of your Sunday and have a good week before the action resumes in Newry.

    Cavan defender Niall Carolan celebrates after the Breffni County's dramatic win at ClonesGetty Images

    Cavan defender Niall Carolan celebrates after the Breffni County's dramatic win at Clones

  2. 'We knew we'd have a chance if we stayed in the game'

    FT: Monaghan 1-12 Cavan 3-12

    Joint-captain Padraig Faulkner really got Cavan going in the second half with his superb goal and he says the Breffnimen knew they could win the game if they just kept in touch.

    "We knew as long as we kept in the game, we would have a chance in the closing stages to win it and that's what happened," said the Kingscourt man.

  3. Lynch's late empty-net goal seals Cavan win

    FT: Monaghan 1-12 Cavan 3-12

    Watch: Paddy Lynch hits a match-clinching late Cavan goal

  4. Carolan hails team-mate Lynch after Cavan win

    FT: Monaghan 1-12 Cavan 3-12

    Cavan centre-half Niall Carolan has just hailed Paddy Lynch's contribution of 1-9 to the Breffni County's dramatic derby win - which was topped off by that sensational last-gasp empty-net goal.

    "It's just crucial to have that safety net of knowing that whenever the kick is inside the 45, he's going to land it," Carolan told BBC Sport Northern Ireland.

    And Lynch didn't even win man of the match, as Philly McMahon gave the award to Rory Beggan second before the Cavan forward's late finish.

  5. Smith hammers in Cavan's second goal

    FT: Monaghan 1-12 Cavan 3-12

    Watch: Gerard Smith scores a goal for Cavan

  6. 'Cavan fully deserved their win

    FT: Monaghan 1-12 Cavan 3-12

    Paul Finlay
    Former Monaghan player on Radio Ulster

    Cavan are fully deserving winners of that the game. They played by far the better football today. Fair play to Raymond Galligan. His side will take great confidence into the Tyrone game now even though people probably won't give them a chance.

  7. 'Monaghan lacked energy'

    FT: Monaghan 1-12 Cavan 3-12

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

    If I was Monaghan, I'd be very disappointed with their lack of energy. But Cavan's game plan was perfect and they didn't look like their Division Two team today.

  8. Full-time

    Monaghan 1-12 Cavan 3-12

    Paddy Lynch seals it as Rory Beggan is out of his goal and the Cavan man finds the net. That is it, Cavan advance to meet Tyrone in a fortnight as they timed their run superbly today.

    The Ulster Championship is off to a great start.

  9. Monaghan 1-12 Cavan 2-12

    Paddy Lynch with his ninth of the day as Cavan lead by a goal. Monaghan may get one more chance but time is almost up.

  10. goal

    Goal - Gerard Smith (Cavan)

    Monaghan 1-12 Cavan 2-11

    Gerard Smith plays a one-two and blasts past Rory Beggan. Cavan back in front. We said there would be late drama!

  11. Monaghan hit back with goal of their own

    Monaghan 1-12 Cavan 1-11

    Watch: Michael Hamill scores a goal for Monaghan

  12. Monaghan 1-12 Cavan 1-11

    Paddy Lynch pulls one back for Cavan but this time his first from play. This one is going to the wire.

  13. Monaghan 1-12 Cavan 1-10

    Rory Beggan takes a pass from Karl O'Connell and drills the ball between the posts to put two between them. Still plenty of time left.

  14. Monaghan 1-11 Cavan 1-10

    Joel Wilson claims and converts a mark. Suddenly, Monaghan are back in front as we tick into 10 minutes of injury-time. Plenty of time for a few twists and turns yet.

  15. Faulkner blasts in cracking Cavan goal

    Monaghan 1-10 Cavan 1-10

    Watch: Padraig Faulkner scores a goal for Cavan

  16. goal

    Goal - Michael Hamill (Monaghan)

    Monaghan 1-10 Cavan 1-10

    Just after Cavan's Oisin Brady was wide with an audacious effort from midfield, Monaghan get the goal they need as they work their way inside and Michael Hamill finishes.

  17. 'Monaghan have no style about their play'

    Monaghan 0-10 Cavan 1-10

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

    Is it kick or is it carry? Monaghan have no style about their play and they are being dictated to by Cavan's strategies which are working very well at the moment.

  18. Monaghan 0-10 Cavan 1-10

    Cavan turn Monaghan over and Brian O'Connell finds himself with acres of space in front but opts to take his point with Monaghan players giving chase.

    There are five minutes of normal time left but you'd expect a substantial amount of stoppage time due to that injury to Darren Hughes.

  19. 'What a finish by Faulkner'

    Monaghan 0-10 Cavan 1-9

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

    Monaghan have been punished for their lack of energy but what a finish by Padraig Faulkner'

  20. goal

    Goal - Padraig Faulkner (Cavan)

    Monaghan 0-10 Cavan 1-9

    Cavan hit the front for the first time and in some fashion. Padraig Faulkner gets onto a long ball, spins clear and although he still had a bit to do, thumped a rocket of a shot to the roof of the net.