Fermanagh player ratings
Sean McNally
With Tyrone dominating midfield, McNally opted to go short with the majority of his kick-outs and his distribution was generally good. Hadn’t much of a chance of either of Tyrone’s goals. 6.5
Luke Flanagan
Tracked Darragh Canavan for the most part and struggled early on. Stuck to his task gamely and Canavan wasn’t as influential after the break. 6
Johnny Cassidy
Had the unenviable job of marking one the best forwards in the business on Saturday evening. Yet, only two of Darren McCurry’s 0-6 tally came from open play. 6
Aidan Breen
Tough day at the office for Breen and was given the run around by Conor McKenna in the second half. 5
James Mahon
Seemed to be involved with all that was good in Fermanagh’s play, especially in the first half. Managed to kick a point himself. 7.5
Richard O’Callaghan
Would have been fairly happy with his man-marking job on Cathal McShane for the first half an hour. Tyrone’s full-forward clipped over a point before the break and edged their battle in the second half. 6.5
Declan McCusker
Had a hand in a couple of scores and was also fouled several times going forward. A solid showing from the Fermanagh skipper. 6.5
Ryan Jones
If Fermanagh were to have any chance against Tyrone, they needed to win midfield and they failed to do so with Jones below his brilliant best. 5
Brandon Horan
Like his midfield colleague, Horan struggled to exert himself on proceedings with Brian Kennedy coming to the fore in the second half. 5
Ryan Lyons
At half-time, Lyons was a strong contender for man-of-the-match having won a ’45 which Quigley converted, scored a free and clipped over two stunning points from play. Tyrone eventually curbed his influence in the second half. 8
Conal Jones
Finished with 1-1 to his credit, but should have shot for goal when he blazed over a point in the first half. Great awareness to plunder Fermanagh’s second goal late on. 7.5
Josh Largo Ellis
Had Conor Meyler for company and lost his man for Tyrone’s first goal and was a peripheral figure for large parts. That changed on 66 minutes when he showcased his undoubted class with a stunning individual goal. 6
Ciaran Corrigan
The only Fermanagh starting forward who didn’t contribute to the score sheet, Corrigan never got going on Saturday as Michael McKernan got the better of their duel. 5
Darragh McGurn
Went to midfield to contest both throw-ins and won the second and was used as a target man in the second half. Scored one point, but got little change from Tyrone skipper Padraig Hampsey. 6
Sean Quigley
Missed one free he’d usually put over in his sleep, but the Rosslea forward really brought the fight to Tyrone with three first-half points. Ronan McNamee kept him scoreless after the break, but still managed to rattle the Red Hands with a quick free to release Conall Jones for a well-worked goal. 7.5
Subs
Oisin Kelm
Introduced for O’Callaghan for the last 15 minutes as the game was moving away from Fermanagh. 5.5
Joe McDade.
Came on for Aidan Breen on 57 minutes and offered Fermanagh a bit more physicality in the middle third. 6
Garvan Jones
Scored a free moments after coming on and was also fouled for the play which led to Fermanagh’s second goal. 6.5
Tyrone player ratings
Niall Morgan
A more orthodox performance from the Tyrone goalkeeper with his ventures up the pitch kept to a minimum. Kick-outs were typically assured, but didn’t get close to stopping either of Fermanagh’s goals. 6.5
Michael McKernan
The Coalisland man delivered a defensive masterclass on Saturday as he completely shut-out Ciaran Corrigan. Always looked confident in possession. 8
Ronan McNamee
A mixed afternoon for the Tyrone full-back. He struggled to cope with Sean Quigley in the first half, but held the Fermanagh talisman scoreless in the second half. 6.5
Padraig Hampsey
Had a tough League campaign, but bounced back with an assured performance yesterday. Limited Darragh McGurn to one point from play and linked well with the Tyrone attack. 7
Rory Brennan
Operated as Tyrone’s sweeper and the Trillick man can be pleased with his evening’s work. Couldn’t be faulted for either of Fermanagh’s goals. 6.5
Frank Burns
Has been one of Tyrone’s best players this season, but was guilty of a few sloppy passes on Saturday, including one which led to Quigley’s point before half-time. 6
Conor Meyler (STAR-MAN)
Ronan O’Neill described his Omagh St Enda’s clubmate as the fittest athlete in Gaelic football during the week and it is hard to argue with that assessment. His brilliant goal before half-time was a body-blow to Fermanagh and ignited the Red Hands after a lacklustre opening half an hour. 8.5
Conn Kilpatrick
Probably the unluckiest man to be overlooked for an All-Star last season, but his form hasn’t dipped below that standard. Kicked a fine point from play and made some classy interceptions in defence. 8
Brian Kennedy
Took a while to get up to the speed of the game and was much better in the second half. Offered himself as an outlet going forward and took his mark well. 7
Kieran McGeary
Last season’s Footballer of the Year has struggled to replicate that form and Saturday was a real mixed bag from McGeary. Landed a brilliant point, but picked up a needless booking early on the second half and was withdrawn on 50 minutes. 5.5
Michael O’Neill
Might have been a touch unfortunate to pick up a black card inside the first minute of the game. Didn’t get much of a chance to make amends as the Ardboe man was replaced at half-time. 5
Niall Sludden
Made an unselfish run off Meyler’s shoulder when the Omagh man found the net and Sludden also scored a point from play. Kicked one poor wide, but passing was generally sound. 6.5
Darren McCurry
While he failed to hit the brilliant heights of Killarney, McCurry was still a handful for the Fermanagh defence. Scored One point, one free and one mark in each half and was lively throughout. 8
Cathal McShane
Found it difficult to escape the attentions of Richard O’Callaghan, but finally got rewarded for his endeavours when he fired over a point at the end of the first half. Seemed to grow in confidence in the second half and finished with 0-3. 7
Darragh Canavan
Scored the first point of the 2022 Ulster Senior Football Championship. Although he failed to raise another white flag, Canavan was involved in a host of other scores and delivered another industrious showing for the Red Hands. 7
Subs
Conor McKenna
An eventful evening for the Eglish clubman. Scored two points, set-up another two and fired a shot against the post which led to Liam Rafferty’s goal. Booked and then shown a straight red card late on. 7
Liam Rafferty
Introduced for McGeary on 50 minutes and showed great instinct to palm in the rebound from McKenna’s goal-bound effort. 6.5
Michael Conroy
Dropped one free well short, but found his range with a well-taken score in the closing stages. 6
Ben McDonnell
On for Kennedy for the last 10 minutes and acquitted himself well. 6
Conor Shields
Not on long enough to be rated.
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