WATCH: Padraic Joyce reflects on Galway's defeat to Dublin
GALWAY suffered a 1-25 to 1-21 defeat to Dublin in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship quarter-final on Sunday at Croke Park.
After wins against Kildare and Westmeath, Galway were aiming to defeat Dublin and reach the All-Ireland semi-finals for the first time since 2024.
The Tribesmen appeared to in a strong position leading 1-20 to 0-17 on 55 minutes but Dublin finished strongly and hung on for a four point win. Padraic Joyce drafted both Kieran Molloy and Finnian Ó Laoi into his side as late changes, after Sean Kelly was ruled out of this clash with a shoulder injury.
However, Dublin continued to battle and O’Callaghan continued to step up to the plate and the sides were level once again, Galway defender Liam Silke was forced to pull down Colm Basquel and Dublin were awarded a penalty and Silke received a black card. O’Callaghan made no mistake from the penalty spot.
The Dubs made advantage of the extra man hitting four of the last five points through Basquel, O’Callaghan, Scully and Sean Guiden as Ger Brennan’s side advanced into the semi-finals of the All-Ireland SFC. Dublin have been drawn against Kerry and Mayo will play Louth in the All-Ireland semi-finals.