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==The match== |
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==The match== |
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Armagh’s tactical approach created significant problems for Derry from the outset.{{or-inline|date=December 2024}} The Ulster champions deployed a two-man full-forward line of Oisín McConville and Steven McDonnell, pulling additional players into the middle third. This move neutralised Derry’s midfield pairing of Anthony Tohill and Dermot Heaney and disrupted Derry’s defensive structure.<ref>''Eamon McGee - Orchard Bloomsday'' Irish Independent - Monday 17 July 2000 - Page 25</ref> |
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Armagh's tactical approach involved a two-man full-forward line of Oisín McConville and Steven McDonnell, pulling additional players into the middle third. This move "neutralised" Derry’s midfield pairing of Anthony Tohill and Dermot Heaney and disrupted Derry’s defensive structure.<ref>''Eamon McGee - Orchard Bloomsday'' Irish Independent - Monday 17 July 2000 - Page 25</ref> Repeated attacks down the left wing highlighted the absence of Gary Coleman from Derry's half-back line as he was drawn into marking duties. Armagh capitalised on these opportunities to build a lead.{{fact|date=December 2024}} |
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Repeated attacks down the left wing exposed Derry’s vulnerabilities,{{tone-inline|date=December 2024}} particularly the absence of Gary Coleman in the half-back line as he was drawn into marking duties. Armagh capitalised on these opportunities to build a lead.{{fact|date=December 2024}} |
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Despite Armagh's dominance,{{tone-inline|date=December 2024}} they failed to score for a period in the second half. This period, between the 49th and 67th minutes, allowed Derry to gain some control. However, Derry’s own attacking inefficiencies and missed opportunities, including frees, prevented them from taking the lead.{{fact|date=December 2024}} |
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Despite Armagh’s dominance,{{tone-inline|date=December 2024}} their scoring efficiency faltered in the second half. A barren spell{{tone-inline|date=December 2024}} between the 49th and 67th minutes allowed Derry to gain some control. However, Derry’s own attacking inefficiencies and missed opportunities, including frees, prevented them from taking the lead.{{fact|date=December 2024}} |
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With the sides level in the 67th minute, a free given in controversial circumstances<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-10-30 |title=Do you remember the last Ulster SFC final before the back door arrived? |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/gaelic-games/54742199 |access-date=2024-12-25 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB |quote=Armagh's Ulster win over Derry in 2000 was deemed controversial due to a scuffle between Derry's Henry Downey and Armagh's Paddy McKeever, which earned the Orchard County their winning free, despite many believing it wasn't a foul}}</ref> from Armagh forward ] pushed Armagh into the lead. At the other end, Derry captain Anthonhy Tohill had the chance to level things again with a 55-yard free but hit wide, and referee Michael Curley blew the final whistle.<ref>''Martin Breheny - The Derry captain had a chance to bring his side level and into a replay when he faced up to a 55-yard free two minutes into injury time. There was no lack of power or conviction in his right foot drive, but it sailed wide of the posts and referee Michael Curley blew the full time whistle almost immediately.'' Irish Independent - Monday 17 July 2000 - Page 29 </ref> |
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With the sides level in the 67th minute, a free given in controversial circumstances<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-10-30 |title=Do you remember the last Ulster SFC final before the back door arrived? |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/gaelic-games/54742199 |access-date=2024-12-25 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB |quote=Armagh's Ulster win over Derry in 2000 was deemed controversial due to a scuffle between Derry's Henry Downey and Armagh's Paddy McKeever, which earned the Orchard County their winning free, despite many believing it wasn't a foul}}</ref> from Armagh forward ] pushed Armagh into the lead. At the other end, Derry captain Anthonhy Tohill had the chance to level things again with a 55-yard free but hit wide, and referee Michael Curley blew the final whistle.<ref>''Martin Breheny - The Derry captain had a chance to bring his side level and into a replay when he faced up to a 55-yard free two minutes into injury time. There was no lack of power or conviction in his right foot drive, but it sailed wide of the posts and referee Michael Curley blew the full time whistle almost immediately.'' Irish Independent - Monday 17 July 2000 - Page 29 </ref> |
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Armagh's tactical approach involved a two-man full-forward line of Oisín McConville and Steven McDonnell, pulling additional players into the middle third. This move "neutralised" Derry’s midfield pairing of Anthony Tohill and Dermot Heaney and disrupted Derry’s defensive structure. Repeated attacks down the left wing highlighted the absence of Gary Coleman from Derry's half-back line as he was drawn into marking duties. Armagh capitalised on these opportunities to build a lead.
Despite Armagh's dominance, they failed to score for a period in the second half. This period, between the 49th and 67th minutes, allowed Derry to gain some control. However, Derry’s own attacking inefficiencies and missed opportunities, including frees, prevented them from taking the lead.
With the sides level in the 67th minute, a free given in controversial circumstances from Armagh forward Oisín McConville pushed Armagh into the lead. At the other end, Derry captain Anthonhy Tohill had the chance to level things again with a 55-yard free but hit wide, and referee Michael Curley blew the final whistle.
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