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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

Kerry edges Tyrone 2-25 to 0-27 in quarter-final thriller
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — Kerry break Tyrone hearts in epic quarter-final
  • 7:10 PMBBC Sport — Kerry break Tyrone hearts in epic quarter-final
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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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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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