Meath edge out Galway by one point to reach semi-finals

James Cox

Meath have booked their place in the semi-finals of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.

Robbie Brennan's Royals have edged out Galway by 2-16 to 2-15 at Croke Park.

A Conor Gray goal had Meath 1-12 to 0-9 up heading into the final quarter but Galway responded with goals from Liam Silke and Cillian McDaid.

Meath’s Jordan Morris celebrates scoring his sides second goal. Photo: James Crombie/Inpho

The crucial score of the game came eight minutes from time with Jordan Morris scoring Meath's second goal, and he finished with 1-6.

Today's second quarter-final is just getting underway where reigning champions Armagh are up against Kerry.

Donegal and Tyrone are awaiting the semi-final draw following their wins yesterday.