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Preview and live score commentary – The Galway vs Mayo rivalry is set to continue as both sides aim to hit the ground running with the return of the Allianz National League. Last summer, Mayo finally overcame their rivals in the final qualifying round of the Championship. Previously, Galway had defeated the Green and Reds five times in a row.
Last year, Mayo won the Allianz National League by beating Kerry in the final. However, they could not replicate their form in 2020. Currently, they sit seventh in the League and are fighting for survival. Their only victory to date was against bottom of the table Meath. A draw with Donegal was their only other source of points as losses to Dublin, Kerry, and Monaghan have left them under pressure. They need two good results against Galway and Tyrone in their remaining games to ensure Division 1 status for next year.
In contrast, Galway are in control of the League and will be looking to go on and win it. Currently, they have only lost to Kerry. Wins against Monaghan, Donegal, Tyrone, and Meath had them full of momentum. As a result, they would have been left frustrated by the suspension of inter-county action. But, without a League final this year, good results against Mayo and then Dublin could see them reigned Champions.
Reignited Rivalry
With that in mind, it is possible that Galway will line out with a full-strength squad for their restart. Padraig Joyce has impressed so far in his stint at the helm. For example, his side’s scintillating display against Tyrone in February was a masterclass in attacking football. Add that to a strong selection from impressive Club performers and Galway are the team to beat. With Corofin finally dethroned within the county, there are new stars for Joyce to choose from. If the League is to be decided in the final round against Dublin, Galway need to pick up from where they left off.
Yet, Mayo haven’t gone away despite their League position. Their win against Galway in the Championship last year would have been a big relief after a series of losses. Recent challenge wins over Donegal and Clare are a promising start for James Horan’s team. It will be interesting to see whether any of the newly-crowned Championship winners from Knockmore will receive a call-up. For instance, Darren McHale and Kieran King were particularly impressive as they defeated Breaffy to win the Moclair Cup.
Mayo face a hectic restart with their first Championship game coming on the 1st of November. They face Leitrim in the preliminary round of the Connacht Championship. On the other hand, Galway have an extra week to prepare before they face Sligo in the semi-final.
Allianz National League: Galway vs Mayo, Sunday October 18, 2pm (TG4).
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Details
| Date | Time | League | Season | Match Day | Full Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2020 | 14:00 | GAA - Divison 1 Football | 2020 | 18/10/20 | 70' |
Venue
| Pearse Stadium, Galway |
|---|
| Pearse Stadium, Rockbarton Court, Rockbarton Park, Attithomasrevagh, Rockbarton, Galway City, County Galway, Connacht, H91 FC67, Ireland |
Galway
| # | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Sean Andy O’Ceallaigh | Defender | |
| Sean Kelly | Defender | |
| Sean Mulkerrin | Defender | |
| Johnny Heaney | Defender | |
| Total |
Mayo
| # | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Cillian O’Connor | Forward | |
| Patrick Durcan | Defender | |
| Lee Keegan | Defender | |
| Aidan O’Shea | Midfielder | |
| Total |
Even the ref has had enough, he blows the whistle two minutes early, he plays 2 of the 4min injury time, Mayo win by 15pts
Five min injury time
Durkan point, that 1-03 on the day
Durkan point, that 1-03 on the day
Silke point makes it 0-16 to 3-23
Another Finnerty free
Conor Loftus with the 3rd Mayo GOAL, they lead by 16pts
Finnerty hits another free, its 0-13 to 2-20
Darcy point
Points from C'OC and Adrian Varley
Finnerty and O'Connor trade scores, Mayo still lead by 16pts
Mayo point from play Tommy Conroy
First score of second half to Galways Cillian McDaid
WOW - Mayo 2-18 Galway 0-07 at half time
Two points from Cillian O'Connor and one from Aiden O'Shea
Cillian O'Connor puts Mayo 10pts up
GOALLLLL from play Patrick Durcan, Mayo lead by 9pts
26mins 1st half #MayoGAA: 1-10(13) #GalwayGAA: 0-7(7) #GalwayGAA point from free Robert Finnerty
Point from free Conor Loftus
Point from free Robert Finnerty
#MayoGAA: 1-8(11) #GalwayGAA: 0-5(5)
Points from Mark Moran and Cillian O'Connor
Point from play Paul Conroy
Point from play Paul Conroy
GOALLLL from play Mark Moran
Galway 0-01 Mayo 0-05 - Moran with the score
Mayo point from play Aidan O'Shea
Second point for Cillian O'Connor
MayoGAA point from play Conor Loftus
Cillian O'Connor free
Galway- Connor Gleeson; Conor Campbell, Sean Andy Kelly, Johnny Heaney (capt); Liam Silke, Johnny Duane, Cillian McDaid; John Maher, Cein D’Arcy; Eamonn Brannigan, Michael Daly, Jason Leonard; Robert Finnerty, Ian Burke, Paul Conroy.
Mayo : David Clarke; Oisin Mullin, David McBrien, Lee Keegan; Patrick Durcan, Stephen Coen, Eoghan McLoughlin; Matthew Ruane, Conor Loftus; Fionn McDonagh, Mark Moran, Diarmuid O'Connor; Tommy Conroy, Aidan O'Shea, Cillian O'Connor.