Monaghan Causes Major Upset In Round 3 of The NFL

There were some major upsets in today’s Tesco National Football League as both of last year’s All-Ireland finalists – Dublin and Cork – were beaten. Monaghan ladies team caused a major upset in Division 1 this afternoon when they overcame Cork by just one point in a cracking game at home. The action was end-to-end from the word go, with neither team able to gain the upper hand for any long periods of time. There was massive support at the game in Monaghan and the home crowd were there to see their side drive to a 2-11 to 2-10 victory.

Monaghan win by one point but what a game. Monaghan 2-11 Cork 2-10. A super game in front of a large crowd #tesconfl — Ladies Football (@LadiesFootball) February 22, 2015

Elsewhere, Dublin had to settle for second best against an in-form Mayo side, losing out by five on a 0-13 to 0-8 scoreline. Galway secured a big victory over Tyrone 4-15 to 1-6, while the Kerry and Laois game was called off. Meanwhile in Division 2 Donegal and Cavan continued their winning ways. Donegal ran out comprehensive winners over Clare by 5-13 to 1-3 while Cavan overcame Westmeath at Mullingar, 0-10 to 0-5. Despite matching each other goal for goal, it was over the black spot where the scores counted for Armagh when they took on Kildare and ran out winners, 2-19 to 2-8. Elsewhere, Meath overcame Down 4-14 to 1-6.   In Division 3 in a thrilling game, Leitrim won out over Fermanagh, 5-6 to 3-8. Waterford also had five goals under their belt with a 5-13 to 0-6 win over Sligo.  Wexford bagged their first win of the league with a win over Longford 3-5 to 0-11, while Roscommon overcame Tipperary 0-13 to 1-4. In Division 4, Limerick overcame Antrim 1-8 to 0-6 after a tough and close encounter while Wicklow were comprehensive winners over Derry, 6-8 to 1-0.

Video: See goal action & reaction from Monaghan 2-11 Cork 2-10. @LadiesFootball #Tescoirl https://t.co/0Su8jhiAxT Great game, great crowd! — Jerome Quinn (@JeromeQuinn) February 22, 2015

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