Crossmaglen advances in Armagh senior football championship

Crossmaglen secured their place in the Armagh senior football championship quarter-finals with a dominant 5-27 to 0-13 victory over Clan na Gael. Entering the preliminary quarter-final following two consecutive defeats, the Rangers avoided elimination by establishing a massive lead early in the match, recording 4-16 before the halftime interval.

Scorers for Crossmaglen included Cian McConville, Aaron O’Neill, Oisin O’Neill, Pearse Blessing, Rian O’Neill, and Aaron Haughey. Following the match, Cian McConville praised Rian O’Neill’s playmaking abilities and selflessness, describing him as a “dream to play with” due to his vision and ability to deliver precise passes.

In other championship action, defending champions Madden also advanced by defeating Granemore with a score of 2-22 to 0-10.