Galway tops Armagh in Division 1 opener under new rules

Galway secured a convincing 1-12 to 0-9 victory over All-Ireland champions Armagh in their Allianz National Football League opener at Pearse Stadium, under newly installed floodlights. The match saw Galway capitalize on the new rules, particularly with three two-point scores that shifted their lead from one point to seven. After a strong start from Armagh, who led 0-5 to 0-1 early on, Galway adjusted their gameplay, with Cillian O Curraoin standing out by scoring 0-5, including a two-pointer. The game turned dramatically when Niall Grimley of Armagh received a red card, hindering any chances of a comeback. Galway's Matthew Tierney scored a penalty in the first half, helping them to a 1-4 to 0-5 lead at halftime. Armagh struggled offensively, going long stretches without scoring, which ultimately contributed to their defeat.