Tyrone seize the harsh, hard day

Tyrone 0-13 Kerry 0-6

It was far more significant than the fact that they triumphed in a tough, dour even dreadful contest which produced 72 frees, or that they led from start to finish against a Kerry side which was unimaginably poor at stages of the first half.

Arguably, its distinguishing feature was that it was achieved without the inspiring presence of team captain Peter Canavan, who was forced off with an ankle injury after only 13 minutes.