Kerry break Tyrone hearts in epic quarter-final

Kerry break Tyrone hearts in epic quarter-finalImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Armin Heinrich and David Clifford scored Kerry's goals ByOdhran CrumleyBBC Sport NI Journalist at Croke ParkPublished4 minutes agoDefending champions Kerry survived a major scare to edge out Tyrone 2-25 to 0-27 and reach the All-Ireland semi-finals after a heart-stopping last-eight encounter at Croke Park. Substitute Darren McCurry hit 0-10 in the second half to lead a valiant Tyrone fightback, but a late Paudie Clifford point and goal from Armin Heinrich sealed a thrilling victory for Jack O'Connor's side. David Clifford once again starred as he hit 1-8 and was ably assisted by Dylan Geaney, who fired over 0-8 in a man-of-the-match display.Malachy O'Rourke's side - who were without injured forward Darragh Canavan - will be left to rue a real missed opportunity after kicking 11 wides.The Kingdom, who have now beaten Tyrone in the last three Croke Park championship meetings, join Mayo as the first two teams into the semi-finals which will be played in a fortnight.All-Ireland SFC: Holders Kerry break Tyrone hearts in epic quarter-final Mayo turn on style to beat Cork and reach semi-finalsPublished2 hours agoClifford on fire as Tyrone left to rue missed chances Surprisingly, Cormac Quinn was given the unenviable task of marking David Clifford, and he could do little as the Fossa man rattled home 1-3 in the opening 20 minutes. The Red Hands were well in the contest throughout the opening stanza, raising three orange flags, but were left to rue seven wides as they headed down the tunnel two points down at the break. Paudie Clifford nailed an early two-point free, after Michael McKernan was caught holding off the ball by referee Paddy Neilan. Tyrone launched an immediate reply as Conn Kilpatrick landed from two-point range, at the other end his club-mate Niall Morgan was called into action standing firm to deny Paul Geaney a goal.Red Hand belief started to grow...