There was gut-wrenching disappointment for Donegal in Saturday’s TG4 All-Ireland senior football semi-final as champions Meath edged to a 0-12 to 1-7 victory at Croke Park.
Donegal led 1-3 to 0-3 at half-time thanks to a first-half penalty from team captain Niamh McLaughlin.
#MTHvDON@meathladiesMLGF 0-02@DonegalLGFA 1-03
Cic éirice bronnta ag an réiteoir agus tapaíonn captaen na foirne Niamh McLaughlin an deis! 🎯
An emphatic finish from the spot puts 4 points between the teams! #ProperFan pic.twitter.com/SGFCGew5ar
— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) July 16, 2022
However, Meath produced a strong third quarter to lead by 0-9 to 1-3.
Although, Donegal did manage to draw level in the closing stages (1-6 to 0-9), Emma Duggan kicked the games final three scores to edge Meath back into the All-Ireland.
Donegal manager Maxi Curran spoke to Paddy McGill after the game…
The Royals will play Kerry in the final on Sunday, July 31st – after the Kingdom reached their first All-Ireland final for 10 years with a nine-point victory over Mayo.
Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC semi finals
Meath 0-12 Donegal 1-7
Kerry 4-10 Mayo 0-13.
