Mayo earn respect but Kingdom keep crown

Kerry 2-15 Mayo 0-18

Mon, 08 Aug, 2005 - 01:00
Mark Gallagher, Croke Park

It was a familiar journey back west last night, contemplating another defeat in Croke Park, but there’s no disputing the character and spirit displayed by Mayo in this All-Ireland SFC quarter-final.

This was a strange game. Kerry didn’t score after the 58th minute, yet their All-Ireland crown never looked like slipping from their heads.

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