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Armagh 0-12 0-10 Antrim

Armagh manager Peter McDonnell
Peter McDonnell's Armagh opened with a two-point win over Antrim

Armagh had just two points to spare over Antrim in their Gaelic Life McKenna Cup opener.

They led 0-6 to 0-3 at half-time but Antrim, in their first match under new manager Liam Bradley, fought back to level at seven points each.

Armagh pulled away with four straight points scored by Malachy Mackin, Brian Mallon, J P Donnelly and Conor Clarke.

Antrim pair Conor McGoldrick and Aiden Gallagher had to be replaced after picking up yellow cards.



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