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David Clifford on the ball. Photo by Dermot Crean
ONE down, two to go.
Kerry will have a tougher task next week when they face Donegal in Croke Park, but yesterday was the most important of the three games in the ‘Super 8′ series for Kerry.
There were star peformances from O’Brien, Clifford, Moran, Foley and others, but it was the real team effort in the 1-22 to 0-15 win which gives great heart to fans for next Sunday and must bolster the players’ confidence.
Not only have Kerry momentum now, they are also likely to see far more fans from the Kingdom in the stands of Croke Park willing to make the journey.
A defeat to Mayo would have deflated the county, but all has utterly changed and with the big points difference, Kerry can all but make sure of a semi-final place if the beat the Ulster side. Get those tickets early!
Here’s some images from the game yesterday. Scroll down for photos…
Fitzgerald stadium filling up for the match on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Whatever was said there, it worked! Photo by Dermot Crean
Mayo preparing for battle. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Lee Keegan attacks for Mayo tackled by Jason Foley. Photo by Dermot Crean
David Moran lets fly. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Goalkeeper Shane Ryan gets enough of a block to spoil a Mayo chance. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tom O’Sullivan on one of his runs forwards. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Sean O’Shea lines up a free. Photo by Dermot Crean
A familiar sight…Stephen O’Brien rushes towards goal. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Stephen O’Brien rushes to celebrate with Paul Geaney after the Dingle man’s goal. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kerry fans celebrate Paul Geaney’s goal. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Lee Keegan has a shot. Photo by Dermot Crean
Cillian O’Connor is tackled by Kerry defender Tadhg Morley. Photo by Dermot Crean
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A packed terrace for the game. Photo by Dermot Crean
