"Of course we were nervous in the second half and we'd seen Fermanagh come back against Donegal. But our defence was class right through and didn't make it easy for anyone."
- Jack McCarville, Monaghan manager
"The problem was not starting so good, which is disappointing because we prepared so well."
- John Maughan, Fermanagh manager
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