Derry and Galway share the spoils in a dramatic draw at Celtic Park, with the home side staging a remarkable second-half comeback.
Derry and Galway battled to a thrilling draw at Celtic Park , with the home side staging a remarkable comeback from a nine-point deficit at halftime. Lachlann Murray was instrumental in Derry 's second-half resurgence, contributing three points to their spirited performance. The Oakleafers had a chance to snatch victory in the dying moments, but John Daly's crucial block denied Ethan Doherty a winning score.
\Galway dominated the first half, racing to a 1-10 to 0-4 lead at the interval thanks to Dylan McHugh's goal and Shane Walsh's accurate scoring. John Maher's tireless workrate in midfield proved crucial for the Tribesmen, disrupting Derry's attack and providing a platform for their relentless offense.\However, Derry rose to the challenge in the second half, spearheaded by Murray's impactful display. His points, coupled with a brace from Shane McGuigan and a well-taken effort from Conor Glass, transformed the game's momentum. Both teams engaged in a frantic and error-ridden final quarter, with Shane Walsh responding to Derry's surge with a two-point free. In the end, it was McGuigan's late heroics that salvaged a draw for Derry, leaving them to rue a missed opportunity for a crucial victory
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