Summary

  • Ulster Senior Football Championship semi-final

  • Derry 3-23 Monaghan 1-30 (FT)

  • Niall Loughlin (2) and Eoin McEvoy score goals for Derry

  • Jack McCarron forces extra-time with two-point sideline score in dramatic finish

  • Two-point Rory Beggan free seals comeback win for Monaghan with last kick of extra-time

  • Armagh face Down at Clones in Sunday's semi-final (16:00)

  1. See you tomorrow!published at 19:42 BST 2 May

    FT: Derry 3-23 Monaghan 1-30

    And breathe!

    That is all from us this evening. Keep an eye on the BBC Sport NI website for the match report and reaction and be sure to join us tomorrow as we head to Clones for a huge clash between Armagh and Down, which you can watch live on the BBC.

    Thanks for joining us today. See you tomorrow!

  2. 'There are bigger ones to hit in the final' - Begganpublished at 19:42 BST 2 May

    FT: Derry 3-23 Monaghan 1-30

    Monaghan hero Rory Beggan speaking to BBC Sport NI's Mark Sidebottom after his two-point free seals county's Ulster final return:

    "The referee corrected himself [after the hooter]. I backed Jack [McCarron] every day of the week with the outside of the left.

    "We've won nothing. We have an Ulster final to play now in Clones. First time since 2015 that we are back in Clones on Ulster final day. That kick just gets us there. There are bigger ones to hit in the final."

  3. Coming up on the BBCpublished at 19:29 BST 2 May

    FT: Derry 3-23 Monaghan 1-30

    Live tomorrow from 15:45 on BBC Two and iPlayer, Sarah Mulkerrins presents full match coverage of our second semi-final, Armagh v Down from St. Tiernach's Park in Clones, with expert analysis from the panel.

    Commentary is by Thomas Niblock and Conor McManus, with pitch-side updates from Orla Bannon.

    Updates can also be followed live on the BBC Sport NI website.

    Down's Daniel Guiness and Aaron O'Neill of ArmaghImage source, Inpho
    Image caption,

    Down's Daniel Guiness and Aaron O'Neill of Armagh

  4. Monaghan have done it!published at 19:23 BST 2 May

    Derry 3-23 Monaghan 1-30

    John McGovern
    BBC Sport NI at the Athletic Grounds

    The Farney men have produced the unthinkable, coming from 10 points down at half-time to win it with the final kick of the game.

    Goalkeeper Rory Beggan steps up under immense pressure to convert a two-point free and seal Monaghan’s place in a 30th Ulster final.

    What a comeback.

    Gabriel BanniganImage source, Inpho
  5. Full-timepublished at 19:21 BST 2 May

    Derry 3-23 Monaghan 1-30

    My word that is a game for the ages!

    Monaghan were 12 points down. A kick at the end of normal time to level. A kick at the end of extra-time to win it. My my.

    Jack McCarron and Rory Beggan the heroes for Monaghan. Utter devastation for Derry.

  6. Postpublished at 19:20 BST 2 May

    Derry 3-23 Monaghan 1-30

    Rory Beggan steps up and it's over!

  7. Chance to win itpublished at 19:19 BST 2 May

    Derry 3-23 Monaghan 1-28

    Monaghan have a two-point free and a chance to win the game.

  8. Postpublished at 19:18 BST 2 May

    Derry 3-23 Monaghan 1-28

    Derry are in the lead! Sean Kearney. 40 seconds to go!

  9. The fans are on their feetpublished at 19:17 BST 2 May

    Derry 3-22 Monaghan 1-28

    John McGovern
    BBC Sport NI at the Athletic Grounds

    Eoin McEvoy levels it once more and the Derry supporters find their voice as the clock ticks down.

    We could be just moments away from a penalty shootout.

  10. Postpublished at 19:16 BST 2 May

    Derry 3-22 Monaghan 1-28

    Level again! Eoin McEvoy fists over for Derry! 90 seconds to go.

  11. What a game!published at 19:15 BST 2 May

    Derry 3-21 Monaghan 1-28

    John McGovern
    BBC Sport NI at the Athletic Grounds

    Less than five minutes to go and Michael Bannigan has edged Monaghan back in front once more.

    Derry need a response quickly as time ticks away. Are we set for yet another twist in this gripping semi-final?

  12. Postpublished at 19:14 BST 2 May

    Derry 3-21 Monaghan 1-28

    It really is a comeback for the ages here!

    Can Monaghan hold on though ?

  13. Postpublished at 19:13 BST 2 May

    Derry 3-21 Monaghan 1-28

    Monaghan are in the lead!

    Micheal Bannigan midway through the second period with a fine point!

  14. Ward with a wonder score!published at 19:11 BST 2 May

    Derry 3-21 Monaghan 1-27

    My word that is an outrageous two-point hit from Dessie Ward to level the game.

  15. Postpublished at 19:10 BST 2 May

    Derry 3-21 Monaghan 1-25

    Oisin McGorman replies for Monaghan. Two points in it.

  16. Postpublished at 19:09 BST 2 May

    Derry 3-21 Monaghan 1-24

    Shane McGuigan gets his seventh point of the night to stretch Derry's lead to three.

  17. This is itpublished at 19:08 BST 2 May

    Derry 3-20 Monaghan 1-24

    Here we go. Ten minutes of extra-time remaining or are we heading for penalties?

  18. Derry edge aheadpublished at 19:06 BST 2 May

    Derry 3-20 Monaghan 1-24

    John McGovern
    BBC Sport NI at the Athletic Grounds

    Those late scores from Conor Doherty and substitute Niall Toner give the Oak Leafers a narrow lead heading into the final 10 minutes.

    But with the wind at their backs, can Gabriel Bannigan’s men produce another twist in this frantic and finely poised semi-final?

  19. Half-timepublished at 19:04 BST 2 May

    Derry 3-20 Monaghan 1-24

    It's now half-time in extra-time with Derry holding a two-point lead.

    Niall Loughlin and Conor McCarthyImage source, Inpho
  20. Postpublished at 19:02 BST 2 May

    Derry 3-20 Monaghan 1-24

    Another first score of the night. This time for the veteran Niall Toner. Derry lead by two.