skip to main content

As it Happened: Saturday's Allianz Lge

Tyrone hammered Meath to stay unbeaten in 2012
Tyrone hammered Meath to stay unbeaten in 2012

Allianz Football League Division 1

Dublin 2-16 Donegal 0-13, Croke Park, Result

Armagh 1-14 Down 0-16, Morgan Athletic Grounds, Result

Allianz Football League Division 2

Tyrone 1-12 Meath 0-05, Healy Park, Result

Allianz Football League Division 3

Tipperary 0-12 Longford 0-12, Semple Stadium, Result

Allianz Football League Division 4

Limerick 1-14 Waterford 1-18, Gaelic Grounds, Result

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Dublin 2-15 Tipperary 0-21, Croke Park, Result

Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Limerick 2-16 Offaly 4-10, Gaelic Grounds, Result

Allianz Hurling League Division 2A

Westmeath 3-19 Wicklow 0-10, Cusack Park, Result

Allianz Hurling League Division 2B

London 3-18 Mayo 1-10, Ruislip, Result

Allianz Hurling League Division 3A

Tyrone 1-10 Monaghan 0-17, Omagh, Result

2107 We'll have reports from top two divisions in both code. Thanks for reading today and see you tomorrow for the conclusion of this round in the league.

2055 Some big results tonight with that Dublin win putting them back into contention for the Division 1 crown. Tyrone are really enjoying their Division 2 campaign with Meath now looking over their shoulders.

2052 And that sends the Croke Park crowd home happy...

Full-time Dublin 2-16 Donegal 0-13

2050 Cruel on Donegal as Diarmuid Connolly twists and turns looking for the chance to add another goal to the Dubs' tally. Paul Durcan allows the shot to slip under him so Connolly gets the goal he craved.

2048 Armagh hold on for a vital win and there is huge celebrations in the Morgan Athletic Grounds. They know the significance of the victory. Down will be disappointed after back-to-back wins.

Full-time: Armagh 1-14 Down 0-16

GOAL - DUBLIN - DIARMUID CONNOLLY

2046 Brian Cullen seals it for the Dubs as he takes advantage of the lack of numbers in defence for Donegal (irony, dare I say) to fire the ball into the roof of the net. Dublin 1-16 Donegal 0-13.

GOAL - DUBLIN - BRYAN CULLEN

2044 Masse defences from Dublin as the match in Croker enters injury-time. Donegal look unable to breakthrough for goal. Dublin 0-16 Donegal 0-13.

2043 Michael Stevenson's free in the final minute goes over as Armagh take the lead. Armagh 1-14 Down 0-16.

2041 David Walsh's high kick ballons in the air but it lands between the posts. Dublin 0-15 Donegal 0-12.

2040 Dean Kelly extends the Dublin lead to four. However, McBrearty effort for goal, which would have put Donegal back in it, is saved low down by Cluxton and that is the crucial event in this game in recent moments. Dublin 0-15 Donegal 0-11.

2039 Fantastic effort from Tipperary as they hold leaders Longford to a draw in Division 3. Longford are promoted.

Full-time: Tipperary 0-12 Longford 0-12

2038 Ciaran McKeever, who's ban was withdrawn before this game, kicks a fantastic point to bring the teams level. Armagh 1-13 Down 0-16.

2037 Two scores from Mark Poland keeps Down in front. Armagh 1-12 Down 0-16.

2035 What a second-half in the Gaelic Grounds. Six goals in the game but it's the perfect result for leaders Clare.

Full-time: Limerick 2-16 Offaly 4-10

2034 Dean Kelly's excellent point opens up a two-point lead for Dublin as Michael Murphy departs with an injury. Dublin 0-13 Donegal 0-11

2034 Shane Dooley's penalty brings Offaly level in the third minute of injury-time. Limerick 2-16 Offaly 4-10

2032 A hugely impressive win for Tyrone against Meath. They are on the way to Division 1 in 2013.

Full-time: Tyrone 1-12 Meath 0-05

2032 Longford take the lead in the closing stages in Semple Stadium. Tipperary 0-11 Longford 0-12.

2030 Danny Hughes, Aidan Carr, and Ambrose Rogers bring Down level with 13 minutes left. Armagh 1-11 Down 0-14

2029 Tyrone seeing out the game in Omagh, leading by 10 points.

2027 Ger Healion knocks the ball to the net for Offaly - a frantic finish is in store. Limerick 2-14 Offaly 3-10

2025 Christy Toy's point brings Donegal closer after Connolly and Kelly had scored for the Dubs. Dublin 0-11 Donegal 0-10

2023 Tipp are reduced to 14 men but they still lead by a point with seven minutes left. This would be a blow to Longford's promotion hopes after five wins on the spin but they will seal it with a draw or a win. Tipperary 0-11 Longford 0-10.

2020 Huge goal for Armagh as Brian Mallon fires a penalty past Brendan McVeigh to open up a three-point lead for the Orchard with 23 minutres remaining. Armagh 1-10 Down 0-10.

2019 Conor Mahon's goal for Offaly puts them back in the game after a good period for Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds. Limerick 2-12 Offaly 2-09

2017 Donegal draw level - they've been domiant in the first seven minutes of the second-half and a Paddy McBrearty free makes it 0-09 each. Dublin 0-09 Donegal 0-09.

2015 Kevin Reilly is dismissed on what is turning into a disasterous night for Meath. Tyrone 1-12 Meath 0-04.

2012 Fantastic long-range free from Michael Murphy to put Donegal back to within a goal. Dublin 0-09 Donegal 0-06

2012 The teams split four points at the beginning of the second-half in Semple Stadium. Tipperary 0-10 Longford 0-08.

2010 Underway in the two Division 1 football games again.

2004 Gavin O'Mahony's penalty is saved as Offaly continue to chase Limerick. They trail by a goal. Limerick 2-07 Offaly 1-07.

2002 Cathal McCarron with the latest score as Tyrone begin to run away with it against Meath. Tyrone 1-09 Meath 0-03.

1953 Aidan Carr and Kevin Kernan hit points for Down but Stevenson's two score make it a one-point game at the break. Armagh 0-08 Down 0-09.

1950 Tomas Quinn hits the final point of the half to earn Dublin a four-point lead at half-time. Dublin 0-09 Donegal 0-05.

1945 Seanie Tobin finds the net for Limerick after fine play by James Ryan. Limerick 2-06 Offaly 1-07.  

1943 Two more point for Stephen O'Neill in front of a crowd of just over 4,000 people in Healy Park. Tyrone 1-06 Meath 0-03.

1940 Rory Grugan forced off with an injury in another stoppage in Armagh. The Orchard lead by a point. Armagh 0-06 Down 0-05.

Half-time: Tipperary 0-08 Longfod 0-06

1938 Kevin McMenamon adds a point for the Dubs from close range. Dublin 0-07 Donegal 0-03

1935 Tipperary take a narrow advantage against Longford. Tipperary 0-07 Longford 0-06

1934 Niall Moran's goal levels things up between Limerick and Offaly. Limerick 1-05 Offaly 1-05

1931 Mallon's free opens up a two-point advantage for Armagh but the game was delayed for a few minutes due to an injury to Peter Carragher. Armagh 0-05 Down 0-03.

1930 Aidan Cassidy and Seán Cavanagh extend the Tyrone advantage against Meath. Tyrone 1-03 Meath 0-03.

1929 Michael Dara McAuley's point brings Dublin lead back to three points. They are starting to look more dangerous going forward. Dublin 0-05 Donegal 0-02.

1928 Tipperary, managerless this evening, are doing okay against Longford. They trail by just a point with 15 minutes gone. Tipperary 0-04 Longford 0-05.

1924 Donegal come into the game as Michael Murphy's free and point from play registers them on the scoreboard. Dublin 0-03 Donegal 0-02

1922 Cian Ward's two points settles Meath against Tyrone. Tyrone 1-01 Meath 0-02

1921 Johnny Cooper opens his account for the Dubs as they make a great start against Donegal. Dublin 0-03 Donegal 0-00.

1918 Shane Dooley's goal gives Offaly the lead in the Hurling 1B clash. Limerick 0-03 Offaly 1-03

1917 Bryan Cullen is allowed to convert for a point inside 30 seconds in Croke with Donegal failing to keep their concentration from the throw-in. Dublin 0-01 Donegal 0-00

1914 Ambrose Rogers' 45 brings Down level against Armagh after five minutes. Armagh 0-01 Down 0-01

1912 Frantic start in the Gaelic Grounds with Limerick slightly ahead of Offaly after 10 minutes. Limerick 0-03 Offaly 0-02

1907 Stephen O'Neill fists the ball home to give Tyrone the perfect start in Omagh. Tyrone 1-00 Meath 0-00

GOAL - TYRONE - STEPHEN O'NEILL

1903 We're underway in tonight's other games except in Croker where throw-in is 7:15pm and in Armagh where it's 7.10pm now.

1847 Waterford were losing by six points in the second half but rallied superbly to claim the points.

Full-time: Limerick 1-14 Waterford 1-18

1838 Waterford lead by three points with five minutes left in the Gaelic Grounds. Limerick 1-13 Waterford 1-16

1834 Rushe's goal earn Dublin a draw after it looked like Tipp had done enough to take the points.

Full-time: Dublin 2-15 Tipperary 0-21

1833 What a finish at Croke Park as a long punt forward falls to Liam Rushe who powers the ball into the net. Surely the last act of the game.

GOAL - DUBLIN - LIAM RUSHE

1831 Brian O'Meara extends the lead to three with another excellent finish. He has had a fine game. Dublin 1-15 Tipperary 0-21 

1830 Tipp look to be hanging on with two minutes left in injury-time.

1828 John O'Brien and Shane McGrath putsTipp back in front with one minute of normal time and three extra minutes remaining. Dublin 1-15 Tipperary 0-20

1827 Level again as Niall McMorrow points following good work by Dotsy O'Callaghan. Dublin 1-15 Tipperary 0-18

1826 Brian O'Meara matches his last strike with another wonderful point from a very difficult angle. Dublin 1-14 Tipperary 0-18

1824 Noel McGrath levels the match with a routine free with four minutes left.  Dublin 1-14 Tipperary 0-17

1823 Ferncombe levels the match in the Gaelic Grounds with a goal for Waterford. Limerick 1-10 Waterford 1-10

1821 Ryan O'Dwyer's score is the fourth point in a minute and a half. Dublin 1-14 Tipperary 0-16

1819 Johnny Ryan ties the game with 10 minutes left. It is score-for-score now in Croker and a fascinating finish is in store. Dublin 1-12 Tipperary 0-15

1817 Sensational point from John O'Meara, striking the ball close from the sidelines and splitting the posts. It is a one-point game. Dublin 1-11 Tipperary 0-13

1813 Goal for Limerick in the early stages of the second-half as Seamus O'Carroll finds the net. Limerick are a goal ahead. Limerick 1-10 Waterford 0-10

1812 John O'Brien wins the ball superbly and is fouled, allowing Noel McGrath to tap it over for a free. Dublin 1-10 Tipperary 0-12

1807 Lovely first point from play by Pa Bourke and he is then substituted for Johnny Ryan. Dublin 1-10 Tipperary 0-11

1806 Limerick nab the final two points of the half in the Gaelic Grounds to take a narrow lead. Limerick 0-09 Waterford 0-08

1803 Treacy has had a brilliant impact as he sends over another score for the Dubs. Dublin 1-10 Tipperary 0-10

1758 Fantastic goal from David Treacy as the substitute blasts home from 20 metres in front of Hill 16 to give Darren Gleeson no chance. Dublin 1-09 Tipperary 0-09

GOAL - DUBLIN - DAVID TREACY

1757 Good start to the second-half from Dublin to get back on level terms with a couple of quick scores. Dublin 0-09 Tipperary 0-09

1748 Waterford were 0-06 to 0-03 down against Limerick but they've fought back well to take the lead. Gary and Patrick Hurney with the latest scores. Limerick 0-07 Waterford 0-08

1740 Decent half of hurling in Croke Park but neither side have found close to top gear.

Half-time: Dublin 0-07 Tipperary 0-09

1735 The game has gone quite flat ahead of half-time with Pa Bourke adding to the Premier lead from a free. Two minutes of added-time to come. Limerick 0-03 Waterford 0-03

1730 Brian O'Meara puts Tipp in front for the first time today with a long-range point. Dublin 0-07 Tipperary 0-08

1726 Pa Bourke knocks over another free for Tipperary and then Noel McGrath's snap-shot brings them level. Dublin 0-06 Tipperary 0-06

1724 Joey Veale and Gary Hurney exchange scores in the Division 4 game. Limerick 0-01 Waterford 0-01

1720 Ryan O'Dwyer puts Dublin in front once again, planting the ball over the bar from 20 metres out. Dublin 0-05 Tipperary 0-04

1717 Darren Gleeson keeps out Ryan O'Dwyer goal effort with an excellent save.

1716 Pa Bourke brings Tipp to within a point of Dublin with a free after 15 minutes. Dublin 0-04 Tipperary 0-03

1712 Limerick take on Waterford in Division 4 of the Football League. That games will throw-in at 5:15pm.

1708 Tipp come fighting back with the game starting to get quite physical in midfield. John Coghlan is yellow carded for striking out at Ryan O'Dwyer. Dublin 0-03 Tipperary 0-02

1705 Danny Sutcliffe adds another score in a promising Dublin start. His shot landed just over the bar. Dublin 0-02 Tipperary 0-00

1701 Alan McCrabbe puts Dublin in front with just seconds hone in Croke Park. Dublin 0-01 Tipperary 0-00

1654 The teams are on the field in Croke Park. Dublin have had some disappointing results so far and they could do with a win today.

1644 Westmeath have easily seen off Wicklow in Cusack Park in Division 2A of the Hurling Leagues.

1641 Limerick and Offaly are also facing a vital clash in Division 1B hurling, locked on four points each and trailing leaders Clare.

1640 There are crucial games in football and hurling today with relegation and promotion issues at large. Tyrone are bossing Division 2 but Meath can boost their hopes with a win today.

1630 Welcome to today's live text on the Allianz League matches taking place around the country. The highlight is two matches in Croke Park including the hurling clash of Dublin and Tipperary at 5pm.

Read Next