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Mayo hang on to deny epic Monaghan comeback
Mayo held off a late Monaghan rally after leading by seven in the 65th minute, with Kobe McDonald winning the final kick-out.
- On Sunday, Mayo defeated Monaghan by one point in their All-Ireland Football Championship Round 1 clash in Clones, surviving a frantic late surge from the hosts.
- Mayo held a seven-point lead entering the 65th minute, but a quickfire 1-2 by Monaghan—including a goal from Stephen Mooney—set up a tense grandstand finish.
- The result was overshadowed by a serious leg injury to Monaghan forward Bobby McCaul with 11 minutes remaining, though Kobe McDonald secured the win by soaring to catch the final kickout.
- Following the victory, Mayo advances to Tuesday's draw for Round 2 of the All-Ireland Football Championship, while Monaghan enters the Round 2 draw alongside Dublin and Kerry.
- Mayo manager Andy Moran expressed relief after the match, stating, "That's the most important thing, we got out of here with a win and we move on for two weeks.
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The JournalReposted by 
The42
The42Mayo hit six two-pointers as they just about squeeze past Monaghan
Late Monaghan scoring flurry comes up short.
·New York, United States
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Irish IndependentReposted by 
Belfast Telegraph
Belfast TelegraphKobe McDonald shoots 1-4 as Mayo survive another grandstand Monaghan finish in Clones
·Ireland
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Total News Sources10
Leaning Left4Leaning Right1Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
L 67%
C 17%
R 16%
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