Galway will rue their missed chances in the All-Ireland final, which followed a peculiarly specific pattern
The likes of Barry McCambridge typified Armagh's strength in defence and ability to break from deep, while Stefan Campbell and others were a real boost when introduced from the bench. Photograph; Tom Maher/InphoArmagh scored 1-3 from kicks into Galway's defensive third
Armagh's long kicks were a calculated approach - even if they didn't come off they weren't left defensively exposed Armagh almost created a clear goal chance for Conor Turbitt in the first half from a long kick, and some of the moves were pre-plannedBarry McCambridge has had a breathtaking year. He has managed to score 2-5 over the Championship, while shutting down star men like David Clifford, Diarmaid Murtagh and finally Shane Walsh on Sunday. But it is his forward forays which are striking as he manages to time his strike runs so perfectly.
He assisted a point, won a short Armagh kick out, where he drew a free, which he converted himself before his untimely exit. Much has been made of the shut down of Damien Comer and Shane Walsh, but equally the shut down of attacking defenders Dylan McHugh and Liam Silke was just as pivotal in terms of stopping the Tribesmen. The knock-on effect ensured that the likes of the Galway full-back line were presented with much of the task of creativity.
The Tribesmen had four huge tackle turnovers in the second half as Armagh pondered on the outside with the ball. Galway managed 0-2 from these four turnovers but given the location of the field they managed to turn the ball over and the amount of bodies they had attacking in unison, that two points is a poor return.
The turnover on Soupy Campbell in the following minute was textbook from Dylan McHugh, as he anticipated the Campbell step-cut laterally from under the Cusack stand. Armagh managed to foul Galway twice in quick succession to slow the turnover, reducing the danger and getting the blanket set before Galway shot another wide.Galway will also have some regret about not going after the Armagh kickout with more vigour throughout the game.
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