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

Conor O'DonnellNot everything went right for the Carndonagh man but he never dropped the head and finished with three points to his name. Could have been more. 7

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Conor O'DonnellNot everything went right for the Carndonagh man but he never dropped the head and finished with three points to his name. Could have been more. 7

Oisin GallenThe MacCumhaill's man is drifting far from the square in search of ball. Not everything coming off for him but he has a big day in him also. 6.5

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Oisin GallenThe MacCumhaill's man is drifting far from the square in search of ball. Not everything coming off for him but he has a big day in him also. 6.5

Jamie BrennanIt could have been a day to remember for Brennan who was through on goal twice in the second half, courtesy of Michael Murphy passes, but just didn't finish. 5.5

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Jamie BrennanIt could have been a day to remember for Brennan who was through on goal twice in the second half, courtesy of Michael Murphy passes, but just didn't finish. 5.5

Michael MurphyWhat can you say. The Glenswilly man was a collussus in the second half and had a hand in most everything that was good about Donegal. Is in great shape too. 8.5

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Michael MurphyWhat can you say. The Glenswilly man was a collussus in the second half and had a hand in most everything that was good about Donegal. Is in great shape too. 8.5

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