Niall Morgan's late free kick sends Tyrone past Mayo in SFC showdown
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:34 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Advice from rugby legend Sexton aids Morgan winner
- 5:30 PMBBC Sport — Advice from rugby legend Sexton aids Morgan winner
"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.
"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.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 5:34 PMAdvice from rugby legend Sexton aids Morgan winner
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.
- BBC SportJun 14, 2026, 5:30 PMAdvice from rugby legend Sexton aids Morgan winner
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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