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Armagh are straight into the quarter final of the All Ireland Senior Football Championship following a thrilling win over Galway in Carrick on Shannon and a helpful draw between Tyrone and Westmeath. In a game that was level a dozen times it looked like it was going to end in a draw when Galway was awarded a free in the 75th minute but Shane Walsh's kick missed the target and the whistle was blown.
Things looked different going in at half time with Galway having a two point advantage following a period of drama. Shane Walsh had a 25th minute penalty saved by Armagh goalkeeper Ethan Rafferty although shortly afterwards Galway's Sean Kelly scored the games only goal to put them two points ahead. A little bit of history was made in County Leitrim as it was the first time ever that Armagh had beat Galway in the Championship. It certainly will take a little bit of the sting out of last years Croker game of the year when Armagh's hearts were broke by Galway penalties.
The game left Armagh at the top of Group two in the Championship series with Galway and Tyrone now in the preliminary quarter final next weekend while Westmeath are out. Armagh meanwhile await to see who they play in the quarter final on either 1 or 2 July.
Final Score Galway 1-12 Armagh 0-16
