On a perfect day for football and in front of almost 7,000 spectators, Donegal treated their large support to a thrilling finish, hitting 1-7 without reply in the final 12 minutes. As a result Marksman was very impressed, especially with the scoring forwards who were helped by the introduction of Michael Murphy at half-time. Click on the arrows to see the player ratingsplaceholder image
On a perfect day for football and in front of almost 7,000 spectators, Donegal treated their large support to a thrilling finish, hitting 1-7 without reply in the final 12 minutes. As a result Marksman was very impressed, especially with the scoring forwards who were helped by the introduction of Michael Murphy at half-time. Click on the arrows to see the player ratings

Marksman: How the Donegal players fared against Derry in Ballyshannon

By Peter Campbell

DonegalLive multimedia sport journalist

Published 2nd Mar 2025, 17:30 GMT

In a very exciting contest Donegal's whirlwind finish saw them through with three points to spare but they can thank the introduction of Michael Murphy for the inspiration as well as a good day at the office for Ciaran Thompson and Dáire Ó Baoill

Shaun PattonOne superb save from Lachlan Murray and also got most of his kick-outs away once again, some in very tight situations. 7.5

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Shaun PattonOne superb save from Lachlan Murray and also got most of his kick-outs away once again, some in very tight situations. 7.5

Mark CurranAgain in from the start, Curran did well to deny Derry a goal chance with a goalline clearance. Picked up a yellow card on the stroke of half-time which influenced his substitution. 6

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Mark CurranAgain in from the start, Curran did well to deny Derry a goal chance with a goalline clearance. Picked up a yellow card on the stroke of half-time which influenced his substitution. 6

Brendan McColeDidn't give Shane McGuigan an inch in general play, limiting him to scores from frees. McCole is one of the most consistent Donegal performers. 7

3.

Brendan McColeDidn't give Shane McGuigan an inch in general play, limiting him to scores from frees. McCole is one of the most consistent Donegal performers. 7

Eoghan Ban GallagherThe Killybegs man gave a very controlled performance from start to finish. Got on plenty of ball and seems to be coming into good physical shape. 7

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Eoghan Ban GallagherThe Killybegs man gave a very controlled performance from start to finish. Got on plenty of ball and seems to be coming into good physical shape. 7

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