Social media reacts to Donegal’s victory over Galway

Sat, 01 Aug, 2015 - 20:40

By Robert McNamara

Donegal were criticised for their style of play at times, playing a possession game for lengthy periods, but they got the job done at Croke Park leaving Galway to lick their wounds.

Ryan McHugh’s goal with 10 minutes pushed Donegal six in front and proved the decisive moment of the game.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to the win for the Ulster county.

Donegal can veer between sublime and bland

Crowd in Croke Park booing Donegals style of play. Great craic! #GAA
— Jim Mc Eneaney (@jmceneaney) August 1, 2015

Boos around Croke Park. Aimed at Donegal but Galway to blame for Donegal's "keep-ball". #GAA
— John Fogarty (@JohnFogartyIrl) August 1, 2015

And people wonder why Donegal are playing "keep-ball"! #sportlive #GAA pic.twitter.com/S94Bn0BfBL
— John Fogarty (@JohnFogartyIrl) August 1, 2015

Michael Murphy you beautiful big bugger. Ryan McHugh has been all over the pitch - what a goal #GAA #donegal
— Seán Duffy (@londonirishlad1) August 1, 2015

Great goal by Donegal. Score of the championship so far. Murphy again with a lovely hand off #GAA
— DamienMc (@damienmc67) August 1, 2015

Between Murphy's point and that McHugh goal.... compelling game with some spectacular moments. #GAA
— Brendan Cole (@brendcole) August 1, 2015

Toss up between Colm McFadden and Odhran Mac Niallais for man of the match #GAA #sportlive
— John Fogarty (@JohnFogartyIrl) August 1, 2015

In my opinion Donegal turnover count and Colm McFadden was the difference today! A half fit Murphy also! Bring on next week! #Gaa
— Hugh Boyle Yank (@HughYank) August 1, 2015

Galway put up a decent fight but fall short again

The west is asleep...

Well their defence is anyway! #GAA
— Willie Quinn (@liamocoinn) August 1, 2015

What kind of defensive system are Galway employing?! Looks like nobody has a clue what they're at! #donegalvgalway #GAA #tactics
— Edel (@edeldepaor) August 1, 2015

Jees it's a bit early for the boos. #Gaa #DonvGal #GalvDon #ShoutItOut
— L. NíHéineacháin (@LaobhaoiseNihE) August 1, 2015

I expected @Galway_GAA to put it up to @officialdonegal this evening and haven't been disappointed. #gaa
— Ailin O'Maolalaidh (@AOMaolalaidh) August 1, 2015

Galway doing very well. Great angles of running off the shoulder and an excellent defensive shape after #sportlive #DONvGAL
— ian galvin (@IanGalvinNYGAA) August 1, 2015

Donegal very static at times. Galway playing well. Good pace from them. Should be a good second half. #gaa #DONvGAL
— Cathal Cole (@cathalcole) August 1, 2015