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Niall Morgan's late free kick sends Tyrone past Mayo in SFC showdown

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Niall Morgan's late free kick sends Tyrone past Mayo in SFC showdown
Summary

Niall Morgan converted a late two-point free kick to help Tyrone secure a 0-22 to 1-18 victory over Mayo, advancing them to the last eight of the All-Ireland SFC. Morgan had previously leveled the match with a 45' kick before making the decisive kick with 90 seconds remaining. The encounter featured moments of high pressure and tension, particularly for Morgan, who was reminded of a previous miss in a loss to Armagh. With this win, Tyrone joins Galway, Louth, and Cork in the quarter-finals scheduled for two weeks from now.

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  • •Tyrone wins 0-22 to 1-18 against Mayo.
  • •Niall Morgan scores the winner from a two-point free kick.
  • •Morgan had leveled the match earlier with a 45' kick.
  • •Tyrone joins Galway, Louth, and Cork in the next round.
  • •Quarter-finals scheduled for two weeks from now.
Latest Updates
  • 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Advice from rugby legend Sexton aids Morgan winner
  • 5:30 PMBBC Sport — Advice from rugby legend Sexton aids Morgan winner
What they're saying
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A chance encounter with former Ireland rugby star Johnny Sexton helped Niall Morgan hold his nerve as Tyrone beat Mayo to secure a place in the last eight of the All-Ireland SFC.

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A chance encounter with former Ireland rugby star Johnny Sexton helped Niall Morgan hold his nerve as Tyrone beat Mayo to secure a place in the last eight of the All-Ireland SFC.

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