Oisín McConville: Now, we’re left with the four best teams in the country

Dublin, Mayo, Kerry, and Tyrone are the best four with Monaghan a close fifth

UP FOR THE MATCH: Monaghan’s Rory Beggan and Andrew Woods in an aerial battle with Tyrone’s Conor McKenna in the Ulster SFC final at Croke Park. Picture: Tommy Grealy/Inpho

Going into the second half water-break at Croke Park on Saturday during the Ulster final, Monaghan had all the momentum. From then on though, Tyrone settled, took care of the ball better and made not perfect, but better decisions.

Peter Harte’s point was the epitome of that in a smashing game of football. He could’ve gone with the left from the Hogan Stand side; instead he showed composure to come inside on his right to reduce the risk factor. Darren McCurry’s marked point by the Cusack, which had a whisk of a push beforehand, was vitally important too. Small margins.