Max McGinnity and Sean Og McElwain registered 0-9 between them to propel the Ulster finalists through to the 8/9 July national decider.
TOMMY MALLEN’S fortunate first-half goal elevated Monaghan to a landmark Electric Ireland All-Ireland MFC semi-final win in Tullamore, securing the Farney a first final spot since 1939.Mallen finished with 1-1 and will be a marked man in the national final which will be a repeat of the Ulster final if Derry beat Dublin in tomorrow’s second All-Ireland semi-final.
Monaghan set up with a clear plan in mind to frustrate and stifle Kerry attacker Lane who approached the game with 2-26 to his credit from four outings. At the other end, Kerry defender Isaac Brosnan was detailed to keep tabs on Monaghan danger man McGinnity who had hit 3-38 in his team’s previous eight championship games.Ken Sutton / INPHO Monaghan’s Matthew Carolan celebrates at the final whistle. Ken Sutton / INPHO / INPHO
But Mallen’s goal moments before the break changed the game, the flight of his free in from the 45-metre line catching out goalkeeper James Hoare who couldn’t keep it out.
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