Kerry edges Tyrone 2-25 to 0-27 in quarter-final thriller
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:18 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Defending champions Kerry overcame a fierce challenge from Tyrone, winning 2-25 to 0-27 in the All-Ireland quarter-finals at Croke Park. David Clifford led Kerry with 1-8, while Tyrone's Darren McCurry scored 0-10 in a strong second half. Despite 11 wides, Tyrone fought valiantly but couldn't close the gap. With this victory, Kerry advances to the All-Ireland semi-finals alongside Mayo, who defeated Cork earlier.
- •Kerry scored two goals, one from David Clifford and another from Armin Heinrich.
- •Darren McCurry's contributions kept Tyrone competitive with 0-10 in the second half.
- •Kerry's victory places them in the All-Ireland semi-finals, scheduled in a fortnight.
- •Tyrone missed 11 scoring opportunities, impacting their chances for victory.
- •This match was part of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship quarter-finals.
- 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — Kerry break Tyrone hearts in epic quarter-final
- 7:10 PMBBC Sport — Kerry break Tyrone hearts in epic quarter-final
"Defending champions Kerry survived a major scare to edge out Tyrone 2-25 to 0-27 and reach the All-Ireland semi-finals after a heart-stopping last-eight encounter at Croke Park.
"Defending champions Kerry survived a major scare to edge out Tyrone 2-25 to 0-27 and reach the All-Ireland semi-finals after a heart-stopping last-eight encounter at Croke Park.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 7:18 PMKerry break Tyrone hearts in epic quarter-final
Defending champions Kerry survived a major scare to edge out Tyrone 2-25 to 0-27 and reach the All-Ireland semi-finals after a heart-stopping last-eight encounter at Croke Park.
- BBC SportJun 27, 2026, 7:10 PMKerry break Tyrone hearts in epic quarter-final
Defending champions Kerry survived a major scare to edge out Tyrone 2-25 to 0-27 and reach the All-Ireland semi-finals after a heart-stopping last-eight encounter at Croke Park.
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