Derry hold their nerve in thrilling penalty shootout to dump Mayo out of All-Ireland SFC
Derry 0-15 Mayo 1-12 – Derry win 4-3 on penalties
Shane McGuigan of Derry celebrates after his side's victory
Gareth McKinless of Derry in action against Jordan Flynn of Mayo
Derry players look dejected against Mayo
Ryan O'Donoghue of Mayo celebrates after scoring his side's first goal from a penalty
When least expected, Derry rediscovered their mojo in Castlebar to dump Mayo out of the race for Sam Maguire 2024.
On a dramatic evening Derry won their third big match penalty shoot-out, converting four of their penalties while Ryan O’Donoghue – who had scored a penalty in normal time – and Paul Towey failed to convert from the spot.
Their self-preservation instincts were at their best in normal time when full-back Chrissy McKaigue fisted the equalising point in the sixth minute of normal time. Derry led by three points in extra time and although Mayo levelled at the death through Jordan Flynn, it was all in vain.
So, after winning just two games in the championship, the League champions will contest next week’s All-Ireland quarter finals while Mayo, who reached the Connacht final and were unbeaten in the Sam Maguire series are gone.
More to follow…
AS IT HAPPENED
Galway 0-14 Monaghan 0-11 - Full time
MAYO 1-12
DERRY 0-15
DERRY GO THROUGH AFTER 4-3 VICTORY ON PENALTIES
Derry are victorious on Penalties after extra time
MAYO 1-12
DERRY 0-15
We will go to Penalties
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