Football

Key battle...

Vinny Corey (Monaghan) v Michael Murphy (Donegal) MONAGHAN manager Malachy O'Rourke got his match-ups absolutely spot on. With so many game-winners in Donegal's forward line, it was an unbelievable achievement by the Monaghan defence to keep Murphy, Colm McFadden and Patrick McBrearty scoreless from play. The most impressive man-marking job was carried out by Vinny Corey. Few teams have managed to keep Murphy at bay. On a personal level, Corey won't have many better days than yesterday.