Mark Lynch scores for Derry but Armagh lead at half time by eight points
ARMAGH take an eight point lead at the interval at the Athletic Grounds (throw in 2pm).
It had been end to end scoring for periods but in the closing stages of the first half Armagh fired over point after point before grabbing a late goal.
After Armagh got off to a fast start, Mark Lynch equalised before a long range free from Jack Kielt gave Derry a lead
Sammy Bradley then scored a brilliant point only for Campbell to pull one back for Armagh.
Shields levelled if for Armagh only for new groom Sean Leo – who got married just two days ago – puts Derry ahead again 0-4 to Armagh’s 0-3
But on 12 minutes O’Hanlon levelled it for Armagh and it was all square at the Athletic Grounds.
And with three quick fire points Armagh got their noses in front again before Mark Lynch pulled one back from a free
Sammy Bradley fired over his second point from play and Armagh’s lead is cut to one point.
On 21 minutes, Emmett McGuckin levelled the game with a great score.
But with ten minutes to half time Armagh scored another point to take the lead.
Two long range points gave Armagh a three lead on 29 minutes.
And with two minutes to half time Rafferty scored for Armagh and the Orchard County’s lead goes to four points.
Derry then conceded another kick out and Armagh’s lead went to five poins.
In the final stages of the first half Emmett Bradley replaced Conor McAtamney.
But Armagh were on a roll and Miceal McKenna scored a goal at the end of the first half to lead the interval by 1-12 to Derry’s 0-07.
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