Jim McGuinness just keeps winning matches, with Donegal booking their place in the Ulster final after they beat Tyrone by two points after extra-time at Celtic Park.
It was a cagy affair in Derry, with neither side willing to take many risks. Tyrone were able to get into a three-point lead heading into halftime, but Donegal came out in the second half the stronger side.
Tyrone keeper Niall Morgan put on a masterclass showing the advantage of having a keeper come forward and join the attack. His free taking was also exquisite and he kept Tyrone in front heading into the final moments.
Poetry in motion from Niall Morgan 👌pic.twitter.com/QAVB8NI6Rp
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However, a point in injury time for Donegal from Brendan McCole meant honours were even at the end of full-time and we were heading for the afters.
Donegal looked to have more legs out of the two during extra-time and were able to hold onto the ball well.
Shane O'Donnell was able to punch the ball over for a point just before the interval to give Donegal the lead and a Patrick McBrearty point in injury time sealed victory for Donegal 0-18 to 0-16.
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Michael Murphy Fires Shot At Armagh Ahead Of Ulster Final
Donegal will now face Armagh in the Ulster final in two weeks, a repeat of the recent Allianz Division 2 final.
Donegal won 0-15 to 0-14 on that occasion in Croke Park, with the previous matchup in February finishing as a draw. As a result, you would expect another close encounter in the provincial decider.
That didn't stop Donegal legend Michael Murphy getting and early dig at Armagh.
During the post-match analysis on BBC NI after today's game, Murphy was asked about his thoughts on the final. He was quick to start the trash-talking while sitting beside Armagh man Oisín McConville.
Yeah and there's so much history, they've played each other twice already this year at National league and National League final.
I think teams have won it both ways in their opening two games, it's going to be a really exciting one.
Armagh, ten years into their project, Donegal about 10 months in under their's.
McConville comedically added "shots fired" after Murphy's comments before the topic was changed, but it's clear to see Murphy is looking forward to the Ulster final like the rest of us.
The Ulster Championship has pulled out some dramatic, competitive and captivating football once again this year and the final in two weeks' time should hopefully be another intriguing battle.
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