Armagh shock leaves Down in mourning

RESOLUTE Armagh stunned Down in yesterday’s Ulster SHC semi-final at wintry Casement Park to push the Mourne men out of the race and book themselves a place in the decider against Antrim.

The 0-14 to 1-10 win was thoroughly deserved as the Orchard County boys fought back in the closing stages to rifle over three injury-time points when all seemed lost, centre-forward Ryan Gaffney snatching the winner.

Down went into the game firm favourites, but Armagh never allowed the Mourne men to settle. The winners’ defence hassled and harried the opposition while the forward looked dangerous.