Antrim 1-12 Armagh 0-12:ANTRIM SPOILED Armagh's reopening of the Athletic Grounds' party yesterday and booked a semi-final showdown with Derry.

Antrim played slick, quick-passing football, which Armagh found hard to deal with.

To score only 12 points while registering 10 wides was a poor return for Armagh. Paddy O’Rourke will be hoping his side are more accurate when they take on St Mary’s on Wednesday night.

With players such as Kevin Niblock and CJ McGourty in flying form, there is no reason why Antrim men should fear Derry.

Mark Sweeney’s fortunate, seventh-minute goal proved to be the difference.

With Terry O’Neill excelling as a sweeper, Antrim were always going to be hard to breakdown.

Rory Grugan impressed for Armagh, while Colm Watters and Vincie Martin also caught the eye.

Antrim kept their noses in front with Paddy Cunningham, Anto Healy and Mark Dougan all firing over points.

Having led 1-05 to 0-05 at the interval, Antrim maintained the lead throughout the second half.

Even the late introduction of Steven McDonnell couldn’t save Armagh.

ANTRIM:C Kerr; C Brady, A McLean, K O'Boyle; T Scullion, A Healey (0-1), D O'Neill (0-1); B Herron, A Gallagher; M Sweeney (1-0), K Niblock (0-3), T O'Neill; P Cunningham (0-2, 1f), M Dougan (0-1), C McGourty (0-4). Sub:K Brady for Cunningham (69 mins).

ARMAGH:E McEvoy; V Martin, K Toner, P Duffy (0-1); K Dyas, C Vernon (0-1), D McKenna; J Lavery (0-1), M Mackin; R Grugan (0-4, 2f), C Watters (0-1), C Clarke (0-1); G McParland (0-1), J Murtagh (0-1), M O'Rourke. Subs: G Swift for Clarke (43 mins), S McDonnell (0-1) for McParland (46), A Duffy for Mackin (50), J Feeney for Watters (66).

Referee:M Sludden (Tyrone).