The manager of Monaghan is optimistic about their chances of defeating a top-tier team after a thrilling penalty shootout against Armagh on Saturday night. The underdogs emerged victorious, winning 9-8 in sudden death after a tied score of 0-14 each in extra time. This victory puts them within one win of reaching their second-ever All-Ireland SFC final, the first in 93 years. Monaghan has come close to reaching the final multiple times in recent years, reaching the quarter-finals and semi-finals in various seasons. Manager Corey has set the goal for his players to overcome a formidable opponent and reach the final for the first time since 1930.
At the start of the season, Corey outlined his ambition to reach the semi-finals. He instilled this belief in his players, and their hard work and determination have paid off. Despite the possibility of losing the intense game against Armagh, the team maintained their confidence and secured a spot in the last four. Corey acknowledges that they will face a top-tier team in the next match, something they have struggled to conquer in the past.
The Monaghan boss expresses his belief in the team’s abilities and attributes their success to their dedication and training. They focused on peaking at this stage of the competition and prepared for it throughout the year. The team has a top strength and conditioning coach, nutritionist, and physio team, ensuring that they are in optimal condition. Corey admires the commitment of the players, including those in their mid-30s who performed exceptionally well despite physical challenges.
Corey sympathizes with Armagh and the player, Callum Cumiskey, whose penalty kicks were saved by Rory Beggan. He believes that neither team lost or won the match, but rather Monaghan emerged victorious during the penalty shootout. Despite their own success, Monaghan had their own grievances, including a shot by Michael Bannigan that was referred to Hawk-Eye in the second period of extra time. The team believed it was a point, but the malfunctioning of the score detection system left them without confirmation.
While Monaghan acknowledges the tight margins and the challenges they face against top-tier teams, they are determined to break that pattern in their upcoming match. They have played against strong teams like Kerry, Dublin, and Tyrone in previous quarter-finals but have not been able to secure a win. However, they have the confidence and motivation to succeed this time.
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