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

Odhran McFadden FerryGreat to see the Gaoth Dobhair man back. Got stuck in from the start and looks like he will be a vital defensive cog for Donegal in 2025. 7

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Odhran McFadden FerryGreat to see the Gaoth Dobhair man back. Got stuck in from the start and looks like he will be a vital defensive cog for Donegal in 2025. 7

Caolan McColganIn for his first league action of 2025, McColgan was a willing runner and played his part in the great Donegal finish which turned the game. 6.5

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Caolan McColganIn for his first league action of 2025, McColgan was a willing runner and played his part in the great Donegal finish which turned the game. 6.5

Eoin McHugh In for Hugh McFadden for the final 14 minutes, McHugh made some timely interventions and looked hungry for work. 6.5

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Eoin McHugh In for Hugh McFadden for the final 14 minutes, McHugh made some timely interventions and looked hungry for work. 6.5

Odhran Doherty Just like the other two substitutions, Doherty, while only on the field nine minutes, was also hungry for work in the final minutes. 6.5

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Odhran Doherty Just like the other two substitutions, Doherty, while only on the field nine minutes, was also hungry for work in the final minutes. 6.5

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