Derry were comfortable winners over Dublin while Monaghan beat Kerry in a tight encounter
Monaghan players celebrate their semi-final victory over Kerry in Tullamore. Photograph: Ken Sutton/Inpho
Player of the match Seán Óg McElwain admitted afterwards that it was simply ‘relief’ at qualifying for a first All-Ireland final since 1939. Monaghan have never won a minor All-Ireland while Derry captured the crown as recently as 2020 and this will be their third final in seven seasons. Kerry were leading by 0-7 to 0-5 in first-half stoppage time when Mallen dropped in a high ball from a free around the 45-metre line which skidded off the goalkeeper’s hands and into the net.
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