Rough edges but Galway refused to be bullied

Not good for the heart for either set of supporters. Relief was the overriding emotion for the Galway contingent yesterday afternoon.

Sweet relief but relief all the same considering how the team was left hanging on at the end.

We will get to the positives but first let’s discuss Galway’s kick-out strategy. I wonder was it a tactical decision, was Rory Lavelle told to kick short because in the first half it put the team under so much pressure. Of Mayo’s 1-5 in the first half, about 1-2 originated from kick-outs.