FEISTY TRIBE NOT TESTED

GALWAY laid down a marker when getting the better of Roscommon at Pearse Stadium yesterday to qualify for another Connacht final against Mayo in a few weeks' time.

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Last year's beaten All-Ireland finalists, welcomed Damien Comer back to action for the final 16 minutes, and they toyed with the opposition for long periods.

A nine-point win was an accurate reflection on Pádraic Joyce's side's dominance.

Robert Finnerty produced a Man of the Match display with 0-8, including six points from play, while Paul Conroy and John Maher, apart from kicking 0-7 between them, were excellent at midfield.

Cein D'Arcy came thundering into the contest after the break to boost Galway's confidence further as they bid for a fourth Nestor Cup in a row.

The Rossies threatened a comeback in the third quarter with two-pointers from Ciaráin and Diarmuid Murtagh, and Donie Smith, but Galway were never troubled.

With Robert Finnerty and Matthew Tierney leading the line, the home side always looked capable of opening up their rivals' defence.