Kerry’s power play leaves Mayo reeling on the ropes

Kerry 1-20 Mayo 2-09

The fact Kerry were able to overcome adversity and put together their best display of the year demanded the type of challenge from Mayo which, despite the considerable boost of a 5th minute goal, proved beyond their capability.

This was not merely a matter of Kerry exorcising the bad memories of the past three seasons, but a landmark victory in its own right.