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It's true no one can touch the mighty Kerry in Division One of the Allianz Football League, but despite emerging on the losing side Armagh can take away many positives from today's Allianz League game at the Athletic Grounds. Despite being down six points at one stage Kieran McGeeney's side never gave up and at no stage did it look like the game was out of reach for the orchard side to rob.
A massive crowd was in attendance in beautiful Spring sunshine necessitating a ten minute delay before the game started.
The first half saw quite a few possible scores wasted on both sides but Kerry forged ahead and it was 0:4 to 0:8 for Kerry at half time.
A goal from Kerry's David Clifford eight minutes into the second half suddenly put them ahead by 6 points but two converted frees from Rian O'Neill kept Armagh in the game.
In the final 15 minutes the home side just couldn't get past the three point lead with Kerry keeping the pressure on.
Rian O’Neill was top scorer for Armagh on the day with 5 points, 4 converted from frees. Next weekend sees an away game to Donegal and while Armagh can technically still make the Division One League Final it's not straightforward.
Final Score Armagh 0:13 Kerry 1:13
