Impressive Armagh outmuscle Mayo

AN early goal and a strong finish proved decisive for Armagh as they capped their first ever visit to McHale Park, Castlebar with a crucial victory after a frantic Allianz National League tussle.

Mayo, who were out-of-sorts for long spells, never really recovered from the concession of a Brian Mallon goal after 35 seconds and found themselves outmuscled, time and again, by Armagh’s big men around the middle.

The winners played with the aid of a strong wind in the first half and were utterly dominant at times.