A 45 from Rory Beggan sails over!

Brilliant finish from Madden. It was the only way Cavan were going to get back into it get that goal to give them that bit of energy. Now, can they build on it?

Michael Bannigan has been a peripheral figure today compared to his usual lofty standards, but he gets on the scoresheet to put Monaghan six in front.

Philly McMahon
Eight-time All-Ireland winner with Dublin on BBC Sport

The frustrating thing with Cavan is they have got quality, they just need to work together a little bit better particularly offensively.

Tiernan Madden brings Cavan back into the game!

A superb solo effort from Madden, who rounded a couple of defenders and Rory Beggan and kept his composure to poke the ball into the Monaghan net.

Just what Cavan needed.

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He got the game's first score and he gets his second now after 44 minutes. Andrew Woods nudges Monaghan further in front.

David Garland does stretch Monaghan's lead back out to seven with 41 mintues gone.

Cavan have breached here. Rory Beggan is up to take the free from outside the arc and go for his second two-pointer but he gets it wrong. They are leaving the door open here for Cavan.

Brilliant score from Emmanuel Shehu after a strong run through the Monaghan defence. Gap down to six.

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Paddy Lynch has been superb for Cavan. He gets his sixth point of the day. This one off the left.

Dessie Ward picks up a yellow card for a late challenge on Dara McVeety as he went to ground.

Stephen Mooney cuts on to his left and slots over his third point of the day to get Monaghan going early in the second half.

The action resumes in Clones.

Will Monaghan see this out to set up a semi-final clash with Derry or can Cavan turn things around?

Stay with us to find out.

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Brendan Devenney
Former Donegal forward on BBC Two NI

It is all about kickouts. Cavan were all at sea in the opening 20 minutes, couldn't get to grips with Beggan's kickouts. When they came into the game they won three of them.

The movement of Monaghan forward line is phenomenal. They have so many small, mobile players cutting inside and they could be further ahead.

Darren Hughes
Former Monaghan midfielder on BBC Two NI

We're starting to see the Paddy Lynch of old. He was still finding his way back during the league, he had wee niggles and was in and out but we're seeing the old Paddy Lynch today.

Still plenty to play for in the second half, but following today's game, stay tuned to this page for the latest GAA Social podcast, which you will be able to watch live from around 17:00 BST.

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Niall Grimley
Former Armagh player on BBC Two NI

There's a bit of life in Cavan. They'll be disappointed with their first half, Dara McVeety isn't getting the joy he wanted. O'Toole is doing a great job on him.

Darren Hughes
Former Monaghan midfielder on BBC Two NI

Overall, lads have to be happy with that. Solid first half. It will be more of the same in the second half.

This two-pointer from Cavan marksman Paddy Lynch is all the more impressive considering he had just missed one.

Cavan will need a few more of those in the second half, though.

Philly McMahon
Eight-time All-Ireland winner with Dublin on BBC Sport

There's something in it for Cavan still is the worry for Monaghan but they just need to get their shot efficiency up, that's important and keep going after Beggan's kick out.

You could see Monaghan opening up Cavan in the third quarter too.