Rampant Kerry too strong for Armagh in round three

Rampant Kerry too strong for Armagh in round threeImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Clifford contributed 1-10 in Kerry's big win over ArmaghByLauren McCannBBC Sport NI JournalistPublished1 minute agoHolders Kerry produced a ruthless display to see off Armagh 4-18 to 0-17 in round three of the All-Ireland SFC at Fitzgerald Stadium.The Kingdom led 2-8 to 0-8 at the break in Killarney, with David Clifford and Paul Geaney scoring the goals for the hosts, the latter's coming just before half-time which proved crucial in changing the dynamic of the game.Joe O'Connor netted a third goal for Jack O'Connor's side early in the second half with Keith Evans scoring a late fourth in an emphatic victory.David Clifford starred as he contributed 1-10 as Kerry booked their place in the quarter-finals and sent out a statement of intent.For Armagh, their quest to regain Sam Maguire is brought to a stuttering end after back-to-back defeats, heartbreakingly late against Louth last week and a dismantling at the hands of the Kingdom on Saturday.Pulsating first half in KillarneyImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Paul Geaney's goal just before half-time stretched Kerry's lead out to six pointsArmagh made a storming start in Killarney with Joe McElroy going close to an early goal, but his shot landed the wrong side of the post.Paul Geaney got the first point of the game for the hosts, but Armagh's incisive play paid dividends as they rattled off the next four scores to move ahead.They were soon pegged back however, through a combination of their own wastefulness and some David Clifford brilliance.The Orchard County hit four wides in a row before Kerry and David Clifford, who had been quiet up until the 12-minute mark, sparked into life as, on his 50th championship appearance, he fired low into the far corner for his 26th goal after latching onto a fine pass from Dylan Geaney.He followed that up with another score before momentum swayed bac...