Dr McKenna Cup: Donegal to face Monaghan in Saturday's decider

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Donegal to face Monaghan in Saturday's Dr McKenna Cup decider after thrilling wins over Derry and Tyrone.

In a day that saw the four provincial champions set up their respective All-Ireland quarter-final showdowns, Donegal edged out holders Derry by 1-18 to 1-16 at Celtic Park before coming from behind twice in the second half to knock out champions Tyrone with a 2-15 to 1-10 victory over Grattan Park.

Donegal trailed early on after two goal attempts were saved by the opposing goalkeeper, however a spirited second-half performance, spearheaded by goalscorer Daire OBaoill and substitute Ryan McHugh, saw them storm into a six-point lead. Substitute Conor McCluskey also hit the net for Donegal as they took control of proceedings.

Monaghan overcame Tyrone's strong second-half push to claim victory at Inniskeen with two late points from Michael Bannigan securing their 3-17 to 2-16 success.

The two teams will now meet in Saturday's decider in what promises to be a thrilling encounter for the Dr McKenna Cup.
 
omg i'm so stoked about this one! donegal vs monaghan is gonna be EPIC! 🤩 they've played some crazy matches already and it's clear that both teams are hungry for that dr mckenna cup title 💪 did you see daire obaoill's goals against tyrone tho? he's a total game-changer 🎯 and i'm really rooting for donegal to take it all the way this time 💕 what do u think about monaghan's chances though?
 
So, it looks like Donegal is ready to take on Monaghan and make some noise in the Dr McKenna Cup 🔊. But let me ask you, have we ever seen a situation where the underdog comes out on top just because they're from a smaller county? It's like, what are we really celebrating here? Are we valuing teamwork and determination over resources and funding for our sports programs? Because, if I'm being real, it's not like Donegal has been getting the same level of investment as Monaghan when it comes to football facilities and coaching staff. And that Tyrone game was wild - I mean, who needs that much drama in a sporting event? It's just a perfect example of how the system can sometimes work against us, right? 💡
 
I gotta say, I'm low-key hyped for this one! Donegal vs Monaghan is gonna be such an intense match 🤯. People are saying how close it was against Tyrone and Derry, but I think they're downplaying how good Donegal's second-half showing was. Like, come on, a six-point lead? That's impressive 🙌. And what about Ryan McHugh coming off the bench and scoring like crazy? The man's a game-changer 💥.

I'm actually kinda leaning towards Monaghan taking it this time, though 😏. Their late points against Tyrone were clutch, and I think they've got the momentum on their side. But, at the same time, Donegal's been looking pretty dominant all tournament... maybe? 🤔. Can't wait to see what happens on Saturday!
 
🤔 so donegal beat tyrone, but how come they're playing monaghan next? shouldn't it be the other way around since donegal already beat tyrone? 🤷‍♂️ and what's with the dr mckenna cup decider format anyway? is it even fair to one team having to play another after beating them in the group stages? 🚫 just wondering
 
So Donegal's got this crazy momentum going on right now 🤯! First they're coming from behind against Derry, and then they totally dismantle Tyrone in the second half... I mean, 2-15 to 1-10 is a big margin of victory. And Monaghan's had to fight hard just to get into the final too, beating Tyrone by only 3 points! It's all so exciting for the provincial championships 🎉.

But you can't help but wonder how these teams will perform against each other on Saturday. Donegal's been playing some really fluid football and Monaghan have a good strong defensive unit. This is shaping up to be an epic matchup, folks ⚽️! Will we see a lot of back-and-forth action like we've seen in the previous rounds? Or will one team just come out on top?

It's also worth noting that these games are setting up some really interesting All-Ireland quarter-final matchups. Whoever wins this final is going to be looking sharp for their next big tournament run 🏆!
 
Just watched that crazy game between Donegal and Tyrone 🤯🏈. I'm thinking both teams have some serious skills, but also are so inconsistent at times 😂. Like when they trail early on and then comeback like nothing's wrong 💥. And what's up with all these goal attempts getting saved? It's like the goalkeeper is on a mission to deny scores 🤷‍♂️. Anyways, can't wait for the decider between Donegal and Monaghan – it should be an epic battle 🏆! 👊
 
🤔 I'm hyped that Donegal is gonna take on Monaghan in the decider, but gotta say, their win over Tyrone was a bit lucky 🤷‍♂️. They came from behind twice and were given a few breaks by the opposing goalkeepers... it feels like they got a few freebies 😅. But hey, you can't take away from their determination and spirit! Daire OBaoill's goals were insane 🤯. As for Monaghan, they played some solid footy too. I'm just hoping both teams play to the best of their abilities on Saturday - it should be a real nail-biter ⚡️. Can't wait to see how it all unfolds! 👀
 
🤩 I'm so hyped for the Donegal vs Monaghan match on Saturday!!! 🏈 These two teams are like arch-rivals and it always makes for an epic game. I loved how Donegal came from behind twice to beat Tyrone, they're definitely giving some of the bigger teams a run for their money this season. 😍 And Monaghan's win over Tyrone was pretty clutch, especially with those two late points that sealed the deal. 💪 Now it's going to be interesting to see how these two teams match up against each other - I'm expecting a real barn burner of a game! 🔥
 
I'm so hyped for this one! Donegal vs Monaghan is gonna be AMAZING!!! I mean, both teams have been on fire lately and it's hard to pick a winner 🤯. Donegal's comeback against Tyrone was insane - they just didn't give up when things were going against them 💪. And Monaghan's win over Tyrone was a great statement of intent too! Michael Bannigan is a beast 😎. I'm gonna be glued to my screen on Saturday, that's for sure! ⏰
 
omg what a day of football!!! 😱 donegal and monaghan are gonna bring the heat on saturday!! 🤯 their backroom staff must be so proud of those players 💪 daire obaoill and ryan mcughu were unstoppable 🔥 can't wait to see how it all goes down in the decider 💥
 
OMG, this is gonna be epic!!! Donegal and Monaghan are like cat and mouse, can't wait to see who comes out on top! 😂 Daire OBaoill is like the goal-scoring machine, how does he do it?! 🤯 And that Tyrone match was so intense, I'm surprised they didn't get a concussion from all those headbutts 💥. Anyways, Saturday can't come soon enough, gonna be one for the books! ⚽️
 
I'm so excited for this weekend's match between Donegal and Monaghan! 🤩 As a parent, it's great to see our kids cheering on their favorite teams with such passion. I have to say, I was on the edge of my seat when Donegal came back from behind against Tyrone - my little one was screaming at the TV, thinking they were going to lose again 🎥👀. But in the end, it's all about the team spirit and having fun, right? 😊 Now, can't wait to see how Monaghan and Donegal match up against each other! Fingers crossed for a great game 🤞
 
[Image of a football with an "X" marked through it, surrounded by a red circle] 🏈😒

[Meme of a person with a shocked face, arms outstretched, and a football field in the background] 😱🏉

[GIF of a sports commentator's facial expression changing from excitement to shock as Donegal scores against Tyrone] 🤯💥

[Image of two teams facing off, with a question mark above them, hinting at an unpredictable match] 🤔👊
 
so donegal made it to the dr mckenna cup final and they're gonna face monaghan i mean that's great for them but let's be real they've been riding on the coattails of derry's struggles all along...anyway monaghan finally won one against tyrone who's like the super consistent underachiever or something can't wait to see what kind of trash talk they'll do leading up to this game lol also donegal might wanna work on their defense because obaoill was really lucky in that first half did they even practice shooting at goalies?
 
😊 I'm sending you all my positive vibes, Donegal! You guys have worked so hard and it's amazing that your team came from behind not once but TWICE to take down Tyrone 🙌. That's what teamwork and determination are all about. Now, let's get hyped for the big match against Monaghan on Saturday 🏈🔥. It's going to be an epic battle between two strong teams, but I'm rooting for Donegal! 💪 You've got this! 😊
 
I'm telling you, there's something fishy going on with this whole Dr McKenna Cup thing 🤔. I mean, have you seen the scores of those games? Donegal beating Tyrone by 8 points, and then Monaghan comes from behind to beat them too? It's like they're setting up some kind of narrative or something 😏. And what's with all these "thrilling wins" and "spired performances"? Sounds like someone's trying to spin a story 📰. I'm not saying anything bad about the teams, but I am saying that there's definitely more to this cup than meets the eye 👀. Maybe there's some kind of hidden agenda going on behind the scenes... we just don't know yet 🤐.
 
OMG, can't wait for Sat's match!!! 🤩 Donegal vs Monaghan is gonna be EPIC! I'm so hyped for Daire OBaoill and Ryan McHugh to lead their team to victory 🎉 They really proved themselves against Tyrone. And Monaghan's comeback was insane 😲 Michael Bannigan's 2 late points sealed the deal! 🤯 Can't wait to see who comes out on top, either way it's gonna be a nail-biter! 💪
 
I'm so stoked that Donegal made it to the final 🤩! I mean, they had some crazy comebacks against Derry and Tyrone... like, who expects to be 2 goals down and then win? 😂 But seriously, I love how determined their players were, especially in the second half. And can we talk about Ryan McHugh's goal? What a save he made on that shot! 🤯 Now they get to play Monaghan, which should be an epic match... it's gonna be a real nail-biter, I'm sure 😅
 
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