All-Ireland champions Tyrone were sent crashing out of the race for Sam Maguire in a six points Qualifier defeat to neighbours Armagh at the Athletic Grounds.
Kieran McGeeney's side fully deserved this derby triumph, a significant milestone in the county’s steady and solid return to prominence following several seasons in the lower tiers.
Tyrone were chasing the game from an early stage, and never looked comfortable as they tried to break down a hungry opponent that never flinched in a fearless show of resistance
Veteran attacker Stefan Campbell rolled back the years with a terrific performance, affirming the manager’s decision to give him a rare start as he proved a pivotal figure, a creative influence and an accurate finisher.
And goalkeeper Ethan Rafferty, a former attacker who has given many years of service to the Orchard cause, was another key figure, advancing repeatedly into opposition territory and kicking two brilliant points from play.
In front of a crowd of 16,292 in Armagh city, Tyrone's perfect start saw Conor McKenna hit he net after just three minutes. Debutant Peter Teague sent Michael McKernan in to fire in a shot that was parried by goalkeeper Ethan Rafferty, but the loose ball fell to Conor McKenna, who rifled the ball home.
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