Devlin ends Armagh's hopes

SFC Qualifiers : A last-gasp Colin Devlin point dumped Armagh out of the championship as unfancied Derry advanced to the next…

SFC Qualifiers: A last-gasp Colin Devlin point dumped Armagh out of the championship as unfancied Derry advanced to the next round of the All-Ireland qualifiers with a 0-10 to 0-9 win.

Having been beaten by Monaghan in the Ulster semi-finals, little had been expected of Derry in Clones this afternoon but Paddy Crozier's side kept pace with Armagh throughout a low-scoring encounter.

Paddy Bradley, with five points, ensured Armagh were never allowed any breathing space and as the match entered stoppage time, Devlin was on hand to spell the end of the road for Joe Kernan's side.

Derry's reward for beating Armagh is a meeting with beaten All-Ireland finalists Mayo in the next round while Donegal, who needed extra-time to overcome Leitrim last night, will meet Westmeath.

All-Ireland qualifiers second round

Westmeath v Donegal            
Derry v Mayo
Kildare v Louth
Meath v Fermanagh

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