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{{Short description|Ulster Championship Match}} |
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The '''1999 Ulster Senior Football Championship Final''' was the showpiece game of that year’s Ulster Championship, contested by Armagh and Down and played at St Tiernach’s Park, Clones on 1 August 1999. |
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The '''1999 Ulster Senior Football Championship Final''' was the showpiece game of that year's Ulster Championship, contested by Armagh and Down and played at St Tiernach's Park, Clones on 1 August 1999.<ref>Evening Herald (Dublin) 2 August 1999 Page 33</ref> |
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Armagh won the game by 3–12 to 0–10, thereby ending a 17-year wait for a provincial title.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.irishnews.com/sport/gaafootball/2019/08/02/news/back-in-the-day---armagh-deny-down-in-ulster-gaa-final---the-irish-news-august-2-1999-1675820/ | title=Back in the Day - Armagh deny Down in Ulster GAA final - the Irish News, August 2 1999 | date=2 August 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gaeliclife.com/counties/the-start-of-the-glory-days/ | title=Armagh 1999 breakthrough: The start of the glory days | date=26 April 2024 }}</ref> |
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Armagh won the game by 3-10 to 0-10, thereby ending a 17 year wait for a provincial title. |
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==The Match== |
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Armagh gained control early in the game. Although Down briefly drew level with two points from Ciaran McCabe, defensive vulnerabilities quickly emerged. A long pass from Andrew McCann allowed ] to break through and assist ] for the game’s first goal. |
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Marsden and McConville were central to Armagh’s scoring efforts, contributing 3-9 of the team’s total. McConville’s performance included a penalty and several accurate finishes. |
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Down struggled to contain Armagh’s attack and faced difficulties in responding effectively. Tactical changes and efforts to adapt defensively had limited impact, and their forwards were unable to capitalise on key opportunities. |
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==Details== |
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|'''2'''|| F Caulfield || |
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|'''3'''|| Sean Ward ||{{yel|24}} {{fb red card|62}} |
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|'''3'''|| Sean Ward ||{{yel|24}}{{yel|62}} {{fb red card|62}} |
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|'''4'''|| P Matthews ||{{suboff|44}} |
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Armagh won the game by 3–12 to 0–10, thereby ending a 17-year wait for a provincial title.
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