Jim McGuinness further enhances his reputation as one of the greatest managers in the modern era by leading Donegal to a stunning 4-11 to 0-17 upset win over Derry.
Jim McGuinness further enhanced his reputation as one of the greatest managers in the modern era by leading Donegal to a stunning 4-11 to 0-17 triumph over Derry in Celtic Park.
McGuinness defeated Harte's Tyrone team in the Ulster Championship three years in a row from 2011 to 2013 - but his new Donegal team were not expected to be ready to topple a seasoned, well-established Derry side in year one of his second stint in charge.
Daire O'Baoill lobbed a stranded Derry goalkeeper Odhran Lynch twice, once in each half before Oisin Gallen dispatched a penalty after Chrissy McKaigue fouled Shane O'Donnell to move Donegal an incredible seven points up, 3-8 to 0-10. Ethan Doherty scored the first of three first-half points in the second minute and after an impressive period of keep-ball by the Division One league champions, Paul Cassidy finished the remarkable passage of play with a second Derry point.
Central to it all was Ryan McHugh who picked his moments and broke with speed, scorching through the lines and kicking a point from play off either foot.
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