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. Postpublished at 17:37 BST 2 May

    Derry 2-10 Monaghan 0-6

    John McGovern
    BBC Sport NI at the Athletic Grounds

    A huge moment just before half-time as Eoin McEvoy palms the ball to the net, sparking huge celebrations among the travelling Derry support.

    The Oak Leafers could now be heading for a double-digit lead at the break, with Monaghan struggling for possession and in need of a reset.

  2. Postpublished at 17:37 BST 2 May

    Derry 2-10 Monaghan 0-6

    The lively Lachlan Murray gives Derry a ten-point lead heading towards half-time.

  3. GOAL - Eoin McEvoypublished at 17:35 BST 2 May

    Derry 2-9 Monaghan 0-6

    Eoin McEvoy palms to the net for Derry!

    Eoin McEvoyImage source, Getty Images
  4. Postpublished at 17:35 BST 2 May

    Derry 1-9 Monaghan 0-6

    As was the case against Antrim, Derry have been quick again today to reply to conceding a score.

    Ethan Doherty kicks his second here.

  5. Postpublished at 17:33 BST 2 May

    Derry 1-8 Monaghan 0-6

    Karl Gallagher found himself in acres there. A goal looked on but he fires high for a point.

  6. Postpublished at 17:32 BST 2 May

    Derry 1-8 Monaghan 0-5

    On the loop, Lachlan Murray taps over for his second point of the game with almost 29 minutes gone.

  7. Postpublished at 17:30 BST 2 May

    Derry 1-7 Monaghan 0-5

    Micheal Bannigan's shot comes back down off the post but fortunately for Derry, Eoin McEvoy is first on the scene to snuff out the danger.

    The Oak Leafers fly up the other end and Ethan Doherty gets on the board with a point to increase their advantage to five points.

  8. Postpublished at 17:29 BST 2 May

    Derry 1-6 Monaghan 0-5

    David Mohan
    BBC Sport NI at the Athletic Grounds

    Another poor Derry wide and again from outside the arc. Their long-range shooting radar has been off.

    Shane McGuiganImage source, Getty Images
  9. Postpublished at 17:27 BST 2 May

    Derry 1-6 Monaghan 0-5

    At the other end Stephen Mooney grabs himself a fine point but Derry respond instantly through Shane McGuigan and restore their lead to four.

  10. Postpublished at 17:26 BST 2 May

    Derry 1-5 Monaghan 0-4

    Brendan Rogers attempts a two-point effort but it's not his best one.

  11. Postpublished at 17:24 BST 2 May

    Derry 1-5 Monaghan 0-4

    Micheal Bannigan clips over a close-range free to cut the gap to four.

  12. Postpublished at 17:21 BST 2 May

    Derry 1-5 Monaghan 0-3

    Dessie Ward looks to respond for Monaghan, but his shot is wide.

  13. Postpublished at 17:18 BST 2 May

    Derry 1-5 Monaghan 0-3

    Goalscorer Niall Loughlin extends Derry's lead with a free.

  14. Postpublished at 17:15 BST 2 May

    Derry 1-4 Monaghan 0-3

    He didn't get on the scoresheet against Antrim but captain Conor Glass points for the Oak Leafers inside 13 minutes in the semi-final.

    Conor GlassImage source, Getty Images
  15. Postpublished at 17:14 BST 2 May

    Derry 1-3 Monaghan 0-3

    Shane McGuigan has the simple task of slotting over the free, and he makes no mistake.

  16. Postpublished at 17:13 BST 2 May

    Derry 1-2 Monaghan 0-3

    Michael McCarville kicks Monaghan's third point, but Derry have a free now to regain their three-point advantage.

  17. Postpublished at 17:11 BST 2 May

    Derry 1-2 Monaghan 0-2

    Karl Gallagher and Paul Cassidy exchange wides at either end with the clock approaching 10 minutes.

  18. Postpublished at 17:10 BST 2 May

    Derry 1-2 Monaghan 0-2

    John McGovern
    BBC Sport NI at the Athletic Grounds

    The Oak Leafers have made a sharp start and already look dangerous in front of goal.

    After spurning several chances against Antrim last time out, Ciarán Meenagh’s side appear to have made the necessary adjustments — with Niall Loughlin making no mistake with their first opportunity in front of goal.

  19. Postpublished at 17:08 BST 2 May

    Derry 1-2 Monaghan 0-2

    Niall Loughlin receives a pass through the middle and slots home confidently into the bottom right-hand corner.

  20. GOAL - Niall Loughlinpublished at 17:07 BST 2 May

    Derry 1-2 Monaghan 0-2

    Derry hit the net through Niall Loughlin!

    Niall LoughlinImage source, Getty Images