Kerry SFC: Three-goal Mid Kerry stun reigning champions Dr Crokes to reach quarter-finals

Glenbeigh/Glencar's Liam Smith was an inspirational figure for Mid Kerry in the victory. 

Eoin Clifford scored a crucial second half goal for Mid Kerry as their knocked reigning champions Dr Crokes out of the Kerry SFC. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Kerry SFC round 1: Mid Kerry 3-8 Dr Crokes 0-15 

Inspired by a herculean midfield display by the towering Liam Smith, Mid Kerry weathered a second half storm to stunningly knock out defending champions Dr Crokes in this Kerry SFC round 1 game at a windswept Austin Stack Park.