Defending champions Kerry survived a major scare to edge out Tyrone 2-25 to 0-27 and reach the All-Ireland semi-finals after a heart-stopping last-eight encounter at Croke Park.
Substitute Darren McCurry hit 0-10 in the second half to lead a valiant Tyrone fightback, but a late Paudie Clifford point and goal from Armin Heinrich sealed a thrilling victory for Jack O'Connor's side.
David Clifford once again starred as he hit 1-8 and was ably **** isted by Dylan Geaney, who fired over 0-8 in a man-of-the-match display.
Malachy O'Rourke's side - who were without injured forward Darragh Canavan - will be left to rue a real missed opportunity after kicking 11 wides.
The Kingdom, who have now beaten Tyrone in the last three Croke Park championship meetings, join Mayo as the first two teams into the semi-finals which will be played in a fortnight.
Substitute Darren McCurry hit 0-10 in the second half to lead a valiant Tyrone fightback, but a late Paudie Clifford point and goal from Armin Heinrich sealed a thrilling victory for Jack O'Connor's side.
David Clifford once again starred as he hit 1-8 and was ably **** isted by Dylan Geaney, who fired over 0-8 in a man-of-the-match display.
Malachy O'Rourke's side - who were without injured forward Darragh Canavan - will be left to rue a real missed opportunity after kicking 11 wides.
The Kingdom, who have now beaten Tyrone in the last three Croke Park championship meetings, join Mayo as the first two teams into the semi-finals which will be played in a fortnight.
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