Dublin v Kerry : Preview, Stay Scores and Beginning Groups

2023 All-Eire Soccer Closing Preview: Dublin vs. Kerry

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After 62 intense matches, the 2023 GAA All-Eire Senior Soccer Championship culminates in an epic showdown between defending champions Kerry and arch-rivals Dublin. The ultimate guarantees are to be a gripping contest as each groups vie for glory at Croke Park on Sunday, with throw-in scheduled for 3:30 pm.

Chasing Historical past

Kerry, the storied footballing giants, are looking for their thirty ninth title, whereas Dublin, buoyed by their historic five-in-a-row triumph in 2020, are aiming for his or her thirty first crown. Each side have proven exceptional kind all through the championship, making the ultimate conflict an intriguing spectacle.

Paths to the Closing

Dublin’s journey to the ultimate noticed them stay unbeaten, with standout performances towards Laois, Kildare, and Louth within the Leinster rounds. An exhilarating draw with Roscommon added to their spectacular run. Then again, Kerry showcased their prowess with victories towards Tipperary, Clare, and Louth, regardless of a lone defeat to Mayo within the earlier rounds.

High Scorers

Dublin’s scoring prowess has been led by Con O’Callaghan, Colm Basquel, and Cormac Costello, whereas Kerry’s firepower has been pushed by David Clifford and Sean O’Shea, making the battle of sharpshooters a fascinating side of the ultimate.

Championship Historical past

The Dublin-Kerry rivalry has a wealthy championship historical past, with Kerry holding the sting with 18 wins in comparison with Dublin’s 11, together with three attracts from their earlier 32 encounters. Latest conferences between the 2 have been extremely shut, including to the joy surrounding this 12 months’s remaining.

All-Eire Finals

The groups have clashed 16 instances in All-Eire finals, with Kerry holding a slender 8-7 lead, whereas one remaining led to a draw. The 2019 remaining was notably memorable as Dublin emerged victorious after a replay towards Kerry.

Decade-By-Decade Rivalry

Over the a long time, the Dublin-Kerry rivalry has ebbed and flowed, leading to a intently contested All-Eire title race. Kerry’s dominance was evident within the Eighties and 2000s, whereas Dublin had their shining moments within the Nineteen Seventies and the 2010s.

Teaching Battle

The ultimate will witness the tactical brilliance of Jack O’Connor, guiding Kerry for the seventh time, towards Dessie Farrell, in his fourth season as Dublin’s supervisor. Each coaches have a confirmed monitor document, including one other layer of intrigue to the match.

“There will be no higher problem than going through Kerry this weekend. It is the best take a look at there’s, to be frank…”

DubsTV caught up with Dessie Farrell forward of Sunday’s All-Eire Soccer Closing towards Kerry 👕#UpTheDubs pic.twitter.com/1qesTrbMvD

— Dublin GAA (@DubGAAOfficial) July 24, 2023

Stable Protection

Kerry’s protection has been rock-solid, conceding no targets in 5 of their seven championship video games. Dublin, too, has a formidable defensive document, having conceded solely two targets of their eight matches. The competition will see two resilient backlines going through off.

Closing Showdown

David Gough, the skilled Meath referee, will officiate the ultimate, his second time overseeing an All-Eire senior remaining after the thrilling draw between Dublin and Kerry in 2019.

With each groups desirous to etch their names in historical past, the 2023 All-Eire Soccer Closing guarantees to be a memorable conflict of talent, dedication, and fervour. Soccer followers all over the world are in for a deal with as Dublin and Kerry battle it out for final glory on the hallowed grounds of Croke Park.

Beginning Groups for Dublin v Kerry 

Kerry (All-Eire SFC remaining v Dublin): Shane Ryan; Graham O’Sullivan, Jason Foley, Tom O’Sullivan; Paul Murphy, Tadhg Morley, Gavin White; Diarmuid O’Connor, Jack Barry; Dara Moynihan, Seán O’Shea, Stephen O’Brien; Paudie Clifford, David Clifford, Paul Geaney.

Subs: Shane Murphy (GK), Adrian Spillane, Brian Ó Beaglaoich, Mike Breen, Barry Dan O’Sullivan, Ruairí Murphy, Micheál Burns, Killian Spillane, Dylan Casey, Donal O’Sullivan, Ronan Buckley.

Dublin (SF v Kerry): S Cluxton; E Murchan, M Fitzsimons, D Byrne; J McCarthy, J Small, L Gannon; B Fenton, B Howard; P Small, P Mannion, N Scully; C Costello, C O’Callaghan, C Basquel.

Subs: E Comerford, S Bugler, C Kilkenny, T Lahiff, S McMahon, J McCaffrey, R McGarry, C Murphy, D Newcombe, L O’Dell, D Rock

PATHS TO THE FINAL DUBLIN

• Dublin 4-30 Laois 2-9 (Leinster quarter-final)
• Dublin 0-14 Kildare 0-12 (Leinster semi-final)
• Dublin 5-21 Louth 0-15 (Leinster remaining)
• Dublin 1-11 Roscommon 0-14 (All-Eire Group 3)
• Dublin 0-22 Kildare 0-13 (All-Eire Group 3)
• Dublin 3-23 Sligo 0-8 (All-Eire Group 3)
• Dublin 2-17 Mayo 0-11 (All-Eire quarter-final)
• Dublin 1-17 Monaghan 0-13 (All-Eire semi-final)
• Performed 8, Received 7, Drew 1
High Scorers
1. Con O’Callaghan…..2-28 (0-4 frees, 0-3 marks)
2. Colm Basquel………. 5-16 (0-1 free)
3. Cormac Costello……..0-25 (0-12 frees, 0-2 ‘45s’, 0-1 mark)
4. Paul Mannion…………1-16 (0-3 frees, 0-1 mark))
5. Sean Bugler…………..1-12
6. Ciaran Kilkenny……..1-11
7. Dean Rock……………..1-10 (0-4 frees)

KERRY
• Kerry 0-25 Tipperary 0-5 (Munster quarter-final)
• Kerry 5-14 Clare 0-15 (Munster remaining)
• Mayo 1-19 Kerry 0-17 (All-Eire Group 1)
• Kerry 1-14 Cork 0-15 (All-Eire Group 1)
• Kerry 5-24 Louth 0-11 (All-Eire Group 1)
• Kerry 2-18 Tyrone 0-12 (All-Eire quarter-final)
• Kerry 1-17 Derry 1-15 (All-Eire semi-final)
• Performed 7, Received 6, Misplaced 1
High Scorers
1. David Clifford……5-39 (0-17 frees, 2-0 pen, 0-3 mark)
2. Sean O’Shea……..2-34 (0-14, frees, 0-4 ‘45s’, 0-1 mark)
3. Paudie Clifford…….2-7
4. Tony Brosnan……1-9 (0-1 mark)
5. Tom O’Sullivan……0-9
6. Dara Moynihan…….1-5
7. Paul Geaney……….0-7 (0-2 mark)

DUBLIN v KERRY: CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

• 2022: Kerry 1-14 Dublin 1-13 (All-Eire semi-final
• 2019: Dublin 1-18 Kerry 0-15 (All-Eire remaining replay)
• 2019: Dublin 1-16 Kerry 1-16 (All-Eire remaining)
• 2016: Dublin 0-22 Kerry 2-14 (All-Eire semi-final)
• 2015: Dublin 0-12 Kerry 0-9 (All-Eire remaining)
• 2013: Dublin 3-18 Kerry 3-11 (All-Eire semi-final)
• 2011: Dublin 1-12 Kerry 1-11 (All-Eire remaining)

• 2009: Kerry 1-24 Dublin 1-7 (All-Eire quarter-final)
• 2007: Kerry 1-15 Dublin 0-16 (All-Eire semi-final)
• 2004: Kerry 1-15 Dublin 1-8 (All-Eire quarter-final)
• 2001: Kerry 2-12 Dublin 1-12 (All-Eire quarter-final replay)
• 2001: Kerry 1-14 Dublin 2-11 (All-Eire quarter-final)
• 1985: Kerry 2-12 Dublin 2-8 (All-Eire remaining)
• 1984: Kerry 0-14 Dublin 1-6 (All-Eire remaining)
• 1979: Kerry 3-13 Dublin 1-8 (All-Eire remaining)
• 1978: Kerry 5-11 Dublin 0-9 (All-Eire remaining)
• 1977: Dublin 3-12 Kerry 1-13 (All-Eire semi-final)
• 1976: Dublin 3-8 Kerry 0-10 (All-Eire remaining)
• 1975: Kerry 2-12 Dublin 0-11 (All-Eire remaining)
• 1965: Kerry 4-8 Dublin 2-6 (All-Eire semi-final)
• 1962: Kerry 2-12 Dublin 0-10 (All-Eire semi-final)
• 1959: Kerry 1-10 Dublin 2-5 (All-Eire semi-final)
• 1955: Kerry 0-12 Dublin 1-6 (All-Eire remaining)
• 1941: Kerry 2-9 Dublin 0-3 (All-Eire semi-final replay)
• 1941: Kerry 0-4 Dublin 0-4 (All-Eire semi-final)
• 1934: Dublin 3-8 Kerry 0-6 (All-Eire semi-final)
• 1932: Kerry 1-3 Dublin 1-1 (All-Eire semi-final)
• 1924: Kerry 0-4 Dublin 0-3 (All-Eire remaining)
• 1923: Dublin 1-5 Kerry 1-3 (All-Eire remaining)
• 1908: Dublin 0-10 Kerry 0-3 (All-Eire remaining)
• 1904: Kerry 0-5 Dublin 0-2 (All-Eire remaining)
• 1892 Dublin 1-4 Kerry 0-3 (All-Eire remaining)

DUBLIN v KERRY ALL-IRELAND FINALS

They’ve met in 16 All-Eire finals with wins 8-7 in Kerry’s favour and one draw.
• 2019: Dublin 1-18 Kerry 0-15 (Replay)
• 2019: Dublin 1-16 Kerry 1-16 (Draw)
• 2015: Dublin 0-12 Kerry 0-9
• 2011: Dublin 1-12 Kerry 1-11
• 1985: Kerry 2-12 Dublin 2-8
• 1984: Kerry 0-14 Dublin 1-6
• 1979: Kerry 3-13 Dublin 1-8
• 1978: Kerry 5-11 Dublin 0-9
• 1976: Dublin 3-8 Kerry 0-10
• 1975: Kerry 2-12 Dublin 0-11
• 1955: Kerry 0-12 Dublin 1-6
• 1924: Kerry 0-4 Dublin 0-3
• 1923: Dublin 1-5 Kerry 1-3
• 1908: Dublin 0-10 Kerry 0-3
• 1904: Kerry 0-5 Dublin 0-2
• 1892 Dublin 1-4 Kerry 0-3