Mayo escape to victory over Donegal, book Croker date with Kerry 

Nobody was too sure what to expect beforehand, but what unfolded was a rollercoaster of a match that ebbed and flowed relentlessly before Kevin McStay’s team eventually got what they wanted.

Jack Carney of Mayo steadying himself prior to kicking a point. Pic: James Lawlor/Inpho

Division 1: Mayo 1-18 (1-2-14) Donegal 1-16 (1-1-14) 

If there was an easy way for Mayo to qualify for their third National League Final in four seasons, they certainly didn’t find it here.