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

Hugh McFaddenThe Killybegs man gave everything that was within him for the 50-odd minutes he was on the field and also hit a good point. 7.5

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Hugh McFaddenThe Killybegs man gave everything that was within him for the 50-odd minutes he was on the field and also hit a good point. 7.5

Shane O'DonnellAnother lively performance from the St Eunan's man and he took his goal, his first at senior level, with aplomb. Is now a vital cog in the Donegal set up. 7.5

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Shane O'DonnellAnother lively performance from the St Eunan's man and he took his goal, his first at senior level, with aplomb. Is now a vital cog in the Donegal set up. 7.5

Niall O'DonnellJim McGuinness mentioned the St Eunan's man afterwards, glad that he got another game into his legs. Not at the full pace yet but is getting there. 6.5

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Niall O'DonnellJim McGuinness mentioned the St Eunan's man afterwards, glad that he got another game into his legs. Not at the full pace yet but is getting there. 6.5

Dáire Ó BaoillThe Gaoth Dobhair man is relishing the new rules and especially the two pointers. Another good day in front of goals and he also did his fair share of defending. 8.5

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Dáire Ó BaoillThe Gaoth Dobhair man is relishing the new rules and especially the two pointers. Another good day in front of goals and he also did his fair share of defending. 8.5

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