McGeeney: 'If we gave away five points, we’re shit and they are brilliant. You’re going to have to make up your mind'

Armagh trailed were two down at the break and Galway then outscored them 0-5 to 0-2 in the third quarter. They recovered from that deficit to draw level in extra-time thanks to Stefan Campbell’s late fisted point.

PROGRESSION SEALED: Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

A draw that feels like a win. Kieran McGeeney and Armagh are content with a quarter-final spot no matter how they secured it.

“It is great to finish top,” said McGeeney after a mixed performance in Markievicz Park. “That is the big thing. That is what we are all looking for. How you do it to me is irrelevant. It is just the fact we finished top. Delighted with it.”