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Published 17:18 17 Feb 2018 GMT
Updated 17:36 17 Feb 2018 GMT
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There was drama aplenty in North Dublin. Kieran Molloy took everyone by surprise when he came on as a substitute in the 38th minute of the game.
He had played in an All-Ireland semi-final for his club Corofin earlier in the day. That match went on until 3.25. Just an hour later, and after 100km via a Garda escort, the long haired wing back entered the fray for his college.
That shows how much it meant to this college, this tribe, this family. It also hammers home how sickening it will be for them to lose after this amazing journey.
But UCD could hardly be begrudged of the victory.
Conor McCarthy was again imperious for his side. The majestic Monaghan half forward slotted a few tremendous scores worthy of winning any game in this one.
We could see scores like this because of TG4, and their tremendous coverage of the game on a livestream. Fair play to them.
VIDEO CREDIT: TG4.
Conor Mullally made interception after block from corner back while Mayo's Stephen Coen manned the centre well. Their Kerry duo in the midfield probably shaded the battle of the middle third and each of those individual performances and more laid the foundations for this victory.
That being said, it could have went either way. Damien Comer was at times unplayable at full forward. He gave Cillian O'Shea a torrid afternoon with his unique mix of lightening pace, raw animal power and skill shining out.
Alongside him, Sean Kelly never stopped probing. Ronan O'Toole made a big impact when he came on.
The moment of a GAA year nearly occurred in the 56th minute of the game when that man Molloy, just out of the Garda car, raced down the wing and nearly scored a point to put NUIG two up and coasting.
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Only the post denied him. Nothing else could deny that lion heart today.
VIDEO CREDIT: TG4.
UCD, to their credit kicked on. Tipperary's Liam Casey showed true leadership and he was the eventual matchwinner.
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