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Galway have survived massive tests against Derry and Armagh and now they're on the road again to face Down in the All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final.

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The atmosphere was electric at Pairc Esler today as Down, the reigning Tailteann Cup champions, hosted Galway in a compelling preliminary quarter-final clash. With home advantage and momentum on their side, Down delivered a disciplined and spirited performance to edge past the Tribesmen.

🏟️ First Half: Tense and Tactical
Down opened strongly, pressing Galway’s playmaker Paul Conroy and disrupting their rhythm. Midfielder Daniel Hughes set the tone with two early points, while Brendan McVeigh made several vital saves to keep the Ulster side ahead at the break—0–07 to 0–05.

Galway responded through Matthew Tierney, but turnovers gave Down the edge. The hosts held a slender two-point lead at half-time, setting up a tense second half.

🔥 Second Half: Galway's 1–09 Turns Tide
The game shifted dramatically when Eoin Tully made a powerful run through midfield, saw his shot blocked, and followed up to bury a goal past McVeigh, putting Galway ahead for the first time: 1–06 to 0–08.

Down remained composed. Martin Clarke equalised with a fine score from distance. Life looked brighter for the hosts when Kevin McKernan knocked over a free to level again at 0–13 each with ten minutes remaining.

⚡ Decider: Free Secures the Result
With the crowd roaring, Down were awarded a late free 35m out. McKernan stepped up—and calmly slotted it over, nudging his side into a crucial two-point lead: 0–13 to 1–09.

Galway pressed desperately but couldn’t find the equaliser. Daniel McKernan secured a turnover in stoppage time, sparking jubilant celebrations from the Pairc Esler faithful.

📝 Match Stats
Team    Goals–Points    Total
Down    0–13    13
Galway    1–09    12

Top Scorer (Down): Martin Clarke – 0–05

Top Scorer (Galway): Matthew Tierney – 0–05

Sam McCartan (Down): 0–02 from midfield

Galway Goal: Eoin Tully in 32'.

🧠 Tactical Analysis
Down’s discipline in defence created turnovers and built control.

McKernan’s composure under pressure was pivotal, converting under intense conditions.

Galway’s green wave surged after the goal, but their afterward dropped off in accuracy, missing four crucial scores.

✅ What This Means
Down’s hard-fought win secures their first appearance in an All-Ireland quarter-final since 2010, reviving memories of their golden era. However, Galway’s narrow loss still shows promise as they return to the stage after a long absence from this stage.

Down will now face either Dublin or Cork in the last eight, while Galway must regroup during the off-season, considering early substitutions.

👏 Comments
Down Manager: "Our lads showed grit under pressure, earnestly controlling the game when it mattered most."
Galway Midfielder John Maher: "The goal shifted momentum, but we lacked sharpness late on. We'll learn from this."

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