Derry advance to All-Ireland minor final with victory over Kerry

A long-range goal from James Sargent proved the difference in Mullingar.

James Sargent of Derry is tackled by Aodhna Ó Beaglaoich of Kerry. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

All-Ireland MFC semi-final: Derry 1-13 Kerry 1-12

Midfielder James Sargent’s stunning long-range 50 metre free in the 58th minute turned out to be the winner for Derry as the defending champions broke brave Kerry hearts in this All-Ireland minor football semi-final thriller at TEG Cusack Park in Mullingar.