Matthew F Daly is fouled by Aaron O’Sullivan. Brian Og McGuckin converts as Tyrone edge back into the lead with 58 minutes played
The champions of Munster and Ulster clash in the All-Ireland Minor Football Final as Cork take on Tyrone.
Both counties have a rich history of success in this competition.
The Rebels are second behind Kerry in the roll of honour with 11 titles and defeated their rivals after extra-time in this season’s Munster Final.
Tyrone are currently on nine All-Ireland minor titles and are the defending champions after squeezing past the Kingdom in a thrilling final in Newbridge last season while they defeated Derry in this season’s Ulster final.
Tyrone boss Gerard Donnelly will be able call upon eight players from last season’s All-Ireland winning squad while Conan Canavan, a nephew of Tyrone legend Peter, is their top scorer in the Championship, but they’ll be without skipper Ciaran McCrystal, who suffered an Achilles injury in the quarter-final win over Galway.
Cork’s leading scorer in 2026 is their goalkeeper Rory Twohig, who has hit a remarkable 0-22 for Keith Ricken’s side, including seven two-point frees while their captain Joe Miskella the son of former Cork All-Ireland winner and All-Star John.
We’ll have all the latest build-up and team news ahead of throw-in at St Conleth’s Park at 2pm.
Matthew F Daly is fouled by Aaron O’Sullivan. Brian Og McGuckin converts as Tyrone edge back into the lead with 58 minutes played
Tom Whooley wins a free after a foot race with Ronan O’Neill. . .
Eoghan Ahern converts and the sides are level with four minutes of normal time remaining
Ruairi O’Neill is blown for over-carrying at one end, Cork break and Alex O’Herlihy has another shot at goal, but this time Ronan O’Neill makes the save.
Goal-scorer Alex O’Herlihy makes it a one-point game once again. Tyrone are now struggling on their own restarts
Eoghan Ahern clips over a great point for Cork
Rory Twohig comes to Cork’s rescue again – this time making a save from Aodhan Corry
Matthew F Daly fists the ball over the bar. . Rory Twohig almost pulled it down from above the crossbar! Tyrone lead by three
Joe Miskella is fouled. Rory Twohig cannot convert from outside the 45 line – that would have tied the game with 15 minutes remaining
Brian Og McGuckin settles Tyrone with a vital point from play
Tyrone’s lead, having been nine early in the second half, is at the minamum as Eoghan Ahern converts a free for Cork
Brian Og McGuckin is denied by a stunning save from Rory Twohig!
Game on! Substitute Alex O’Herlihy gets the better of Tiernan McCarron and finishes into the Tyrone net!
Make that five as Ronan O’Neill’s restart goes to a Cork jersey and they come away with a point from Jacob Barry
Joe Miskella take a shot from outside the arc and it is on target! Cork are now only six back
Conor Downing wins a great turnover and it leads to a point from Joe Miskella
Gormley moves to 0-6 for the game with a fisted point from a tight angle
Matthew J Daly makes a great run and it lead to another point from Vincent Gormley
Tom Whooley powers through the Tyrone defence and has half a chance of goal, but opts for a point
Matthew F Daly adds to Tyrone’s tally on the restart
The second half gets under way with Cork playing with the wind
Tyrone lead by seven at half-time with Aodhan Corry’s penalty giving the Ulster champions some breathing space. Cork will be playing with the wind in the second half
Éanna Lynch is fouled in injury-time and Ben Hegarty converts
Twohig’s effort hits the post this time but Darragh O’Sullivan is fouled by Eoghan Ahern converts the free
Twohig’s 45 drops short, but Ronan O’Neill can’t keep the ball in play and Cork’s goalkeeper will have another go
Cork almost respond with a goal of their own as Jacob Barry hold off the challenge of Aidan Farley but Ronan O’Neill makes a fine save at the expense of a 45
Aodhan Corry tucks the penalty low to Rory Twohig’s right as Tyrone move nine clear
Vincent Gormley is fouled by Conor Downing as he is about to shoot for goal
Cork were hit with 0-9 without reply and they finally respond via a Eoghan Ahern free
Brian Og McGuckin wins a free and Conan Canavan converts from outside the arc for Tyrone’s second two-pointer
Vincent Gormley lands Tyrone’s first two-pointer. That’s a massive swing – Miskella misses a goal chance at one end and Tyrone hit a two-pointer at the other!
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