James Kielt scored a cracking goal to help Derry reach Dr McKenna Cup final against Tyrone
DERRY finished the strongest at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh to see off a determined Monaghan and reach the final of the Dr McKenna Cup.
In the final few minutes, Neil Forestor pointed to square the Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup semi final.
And a cracking goal from star man James Kielt with two minutes to go gave Derry a three point.
A few moments later Nial Loughlin pointed to increase the lead to four only for Monaghan to score a point and cut the deficit to three again.
And Barry McGinn showed that Monaghan were not out of the game with another point.
But it was too little too late and Derry did enough and ran out 2-12 1-13 winners.
They now face Tyrone in the final next Saturday evening at Parc Esler, Newry with throw in at 7 pm.
Tyrone beat a resilient and spirited Fermanagh side 0-14 to 0-11 at Clones in the other semi-final
It is a repeat of last year’s final when Tyrone beat Derry 1-22 to 1-15 after extra time.
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