Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Declan Bonner’s faith in Patrick McBrearty pays off in spades for Donegal

Donegal’s Patrick McBrearty celebrates his winning point alongside Odhran Mac Niallais. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

Donegal’s championship credentials were well and truly tested in Ballybofey, in what was the best game of the football championship to date.

They came through a serious test which is fantastic preparation for next Sunday’s showdown with Tyrone in Enniskillen. They will have to improve though.