Oisin Conaty of Armagh soloes the ball as Dessie Ward of Monaghan gives chase during the Allianz Football League Division 1 opener in St Tiernach's Park, Clones. Photo: Seamus McQuillan

Monaghan fall to heavy loss against Armagh

NFL Division 1 Round 1

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Monaghan 0-18

Armagh 1-27

Monaghan’s return to Division 1 of the NFL began with a disappointing loss to Armagh in Clones today.

Kieran McGeeney’s men led from start to finish, racking up an impressive 1-25 from open play, with 11 players getting on the scoresheet, including both starting midfielders and all three half-backs.

Having been 11 points clear by the end of the first half with the breeze at their backs, a late goal from Andrew Murnin saw Armagh edge the second half as well to finish 12 clear of their neighbours. Monaghan landed the only three two-pointers of the game (two from Stephen O’Hanlon and one from Andrew Woods), but their inexperienced team fell well short, setting up an important clash with Roscommon next Sunday.

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