Forker 'delighted it all came together' in Ulster final
Armagh captain Aidan Forker expressed his delight after leading his team to an Ulster Championship title, ending an 18-year wait. The team secured a thrilling victory over Monaghan with a final score of 2-28 to 0-25 after extra time. Forker credited their experience and fitness for the win, emphasizing the importance of perseverance through previous defeats.
- ▪Armagh won their first Ulster Championship title since 2008.
- ▪The match ended with a score of 2-28 to 0-25 after extra time.
- ▪Oisin O'Neill's goal in extra time was crucial for Armagh's victory.
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Forker 'delighted it all came together' in Ulster finalImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Forker has now skippered Armagh to an All-Ireland title and a first Anglo-Celt Cup since 2008Published18 minutes agoArmagh captain Aidan Forker said that his side "were due one" as they ended an 18-year wait for an Ulster Championship title with a thrilling 2-28 to 0-25 win over Monaghan after extra time.Playing in their fourth successive Ulster final, having lost the previous three, Kieran McGeeney's side led by seven at one stage of the second half at Clones and looked on course for victory before Monaghan fought back to force extra time.Oisin O'Neill's goal early in extra time proved crucial as the Orchard County picked up a 15th Ulster title and a first since 2008, with Forker keen to…
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