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

Ryan McHughReally busy from the start and got Donegal on the board inside 40 seconds. Vital to the county's prospects, especially under the enhanced rules. 7.5

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Ryan McHughReally busy from the start and got Donegal on the board inside 40 seconds. Vital to the county's prospects, especially under the enhanced rules. 7.5

Caolan McGonagleAnother very strong performance from the Buncrana man. Being kept more as a defensive shield this year and not going on any rampaging runs so far. 7

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Caolan McGonagleAnother very strong performance from the Buncrana man. Being kept more as a defensive shield this year and not going on any rampaging runs so far. 7

Ciaran MooreThe St Eunan's man got up and down the field with regularity. Came into his own the more open the game became and hit a good point at the end. 7

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Ciaran MooreThe St Eunan's man got up and down the field with regularity. Came into his own the more open the game became and hit a good point at the end. 7

Ciaran ThompsonThe Naomh Conaill man is having a really good league. Was again one of Donegal's performers on the day and his two pointers were vital. 8.5

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Ciaran ThompsonThe Naomh Conaill man is having a really good league. Was again one of Donegal's performers on the day and his two pointers were vital. 8.5

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