Kerry led 1-8 to 0-8 at the break, with debutants David Clifford and Sean O’Shea among their standout performers in the opening half. Clifford provided the final assist for Barry John Keane’s two points, while also assisting Stephen O’Brien’s goal on 18 minutes. Scorers for Kerry: S O’Shea (0-7, 0-4 frees); P Geaney (1-2, 0-1 pen); S O’Brien (1-1); BJ Keane (0-2); K Spillane, D Casey, R Shanahan, D Clifford (0-1 free) G Crowley (0-1 each). Scorers for Donegal: P McBrearty (0-10, 0-8 frees); O MacNiallais (1-2); T McClenaghan, D O’Connor (1-0 each); S McBrearty J Brennan (0-1 each). Kerry: S Murphy; C Coffey, J Foley, S Enright; P Murphy, G Crowley, R Shanahan; Barry O’Sullivan, Brendan O’Sullivan; M Burns, S O’Shea, S O’Brien; D Clifford, P Geaney, BJ Keane.

Source: Evening echo January 28, 2018 15:56 UTC