Holders Kerry produced a ruthless display to see off Armagh by 4-18 to 0-17 to reach the quarter-finals of the All-Ireland SFC at Fitzgerald Stadium.
The Kingdom led 2-8 to 0-8 at the break in Killarney, with David Clifford and Paul Geaney scoring the goals for the hosts, the latter's coming just before half-time which proved crucial in changing the dynamic of the game.
Joe O'Connor netted a third goal for Jack O'Connor's side early in the second half with Keith Evans scoring a late fourth in an emphatic victory.
David Clifford starred as he contributed 1-10 as Kerry booked their place in the quarter-finals and sent out a statement of intent.
For Armagh, their quest to regain Sam Maguire is brought to a stuttering end after back-to-back defeats, with a heartbreaking late loss to Louth last week and a dismantling at the hands of the Kingdom on Saturday.
The Kingdom led 2-8 to 0-8 at the break in Killarney, with David Clifford and Paul Geaney scoring the goals for the hosts, the latter's coming just before half-time which proved crucial in changing the dynamic of the game.
Joe O'Connor netted a third goal for Jack O'Connor's side early in the second half with Keith Evans scoring a late fourth in an emphatic victory.
David Clifford starred as he contributed 1-10 as Kerry booked their place in the quarter-finals and sent out a statement of intent.
For Armagh, their quest to regain Sam Maguire is brought to a stuttering end after back-to-back defeats, with a heartbreaking late loss to Louth last week and a dismantling at the hands of the Kingdom on Saturday.
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