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Glory for Armagh as they pip Galway in tense final

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Armagh are All-Ireland champions for the second time in their history after winning an incredibly tense decider with Galway by a single point, sparking riotous scenes of celebrations in Croke Park.As in 2002, it was a second half goal that decided the game in their favour.Trailing 0-10 to 0-09 in the 46th minute of a game that they'd never led up until that point, their veteran super-sub Stefan 'Soupy' Campbell, chest puffed out, raided deep into the heart of the Galway defence.It will be debated whether he was attempting to fist the point but, either way, his ball across goal was perfectly flighted for the arriving full-back Aaron McKay, who palmed into the roof of the net from close range.Instant impact from Soupy Campbell as he lays it up for Aaron McKay to find the net.

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