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Sean O’Shea clashes with goalkeeper Ethan Rafferty. Photo by Dermot Crean
A WIN is a win.
That’s one of the few positive aspects take from last night’s game in Tralee as Kerry took the points in a turgid match under the lights.
Another was Stefan Okunbor’s performance. The Na Gaeil man was consistent and comfortable in the defence, which was put under pressure at times by a workmanlike Armagh side.
Jason Foley and Barry Dan O’Sullivan were also impressive but the football wasn’t pretty and it took two late points from substitutes Tony Brosnan and Donal O’Sullivan to seal a 0-12 to 0-11 win in front of the 11,603 spectators.
With a trip to Tyrone beckoning, Kerry really needed the victory to put points on the board. Scroll down for photos…
Tony Brosnan about to score his late point…
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…and then celebrates it. Photo by Dermot Crean
Lining up for the national anthem. Photo by Dermot Crean
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A meeting of minds. Photo by Dermot Crean
Barry Dan O’Sullivan surrounded by Armagh players. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Action from the game. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dara Moynihan on the attack. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Sean O’Shea kicks a point. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jack Barry rises high. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Stefan Okunbor in action. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jack O’Connor surveying the action. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Stefan Okunbor evades the attention of Jason Duffy. Photo by Dermot Crean
A section of the large crowd at the game. Photo by Dermot Crean
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David Clifford and Aaron Mckay receive a yellow. Photo by Dermot Crean
Paudie Clifford lets fly. Photo by Dermot Crean
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David Clifford on the attack. Photo by Dermot Crean
David Clifford on the ball. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Stefan Okunbor rises for the ball. Photo by Dermot Crean
Colm Cooper on media duties at the game. Photo by Dermot Crean
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