McCullagh makes an appearance as Tyrone book All-Ireland final spot

All-Ireland U20 FC semi-final
Tyrone 2-12 Kildare 0-13

REIGNING All-Ireland champions remain on course for a third successive title after Wednesday’s victory over Kildare in Kingspan Breffni Park.

They now play Kerry in the decider after the Kingdom saw off Roscommon after extra time.

Goals form Darragh Donaghy and Shea McDermott were the key scores for Paul Devlin’s side.

Tyrone captain Devlin drawing on three years of u-20 experience

Another plus was a cameo appearance for Ruairi McCullagh, one of the played to have played on the last two winning teams.

The sides were level twice in the opening quarter before McDermott’s goal on the cusp of half-time gave the Red Hands a 1-6 to 0-4 interval lead.

Kildare were back level by the 42nd minute before Conor O’Neill added to his collection of vital score on their journey added a two pointer.

Donnelly’s goal then helped Tyrone push for the finish line.

Tyrone: Oisin Watson, Sean Broderick, Luke Neeson, Michael McNamee, Aodhan Quinn (0-2), Conor Devlin, Brian Gallagher, Enda Donaghy (0-1), Conor O’Neill (0-3,1tp), Conall Sheehy, Leo Hughes (0-1), Turlough Muldoon, Adrian McGurren (0-2), Peter Colton (0-2), Shea McDermott (1-0).
Subs: Darragh Donaghy (1-0) for T Muldoon (46mins), Darragh Devlin (0-1) for A McGurren (53), Ruairi McCullagh for L Hughes (58), Aidan Colton for C Sheehy (60)

Kildare: Charlie Carroll, Cian McKevitt, Liam Kelly, Senan Gallagher, Calum Keaveny, Finn Dowling, Ben Ryan, Evan Boyle, Ruaidhri Lawlor, Daniel Colbert (0-1), Liam Kenny, Jimmy Lynch (0-6, 1tp, 1f, 1’45’), Evan Cowzer (0-2), Colm Moran, Ronan Kelly (0-3,1f).
Subs: Rob Murray (0-1) for C McKevitt (50 mins), Cian Keaveny for E Cowzer (50), Austin Donegan for L Kenny (55), Harry Redmond for C Keaveny (55)

Referee: Barry Tiernan (Dublin)

Check out part two of this podcast for the Tyrone reaction from the Ulster final.