Watch: Basquel powers through for opening goal in Dublin-Mayo showdown

Dublin's Colm Basquel scores a goal despite the efforts of Mayo's Padraig O'Hora ©INPHO/Ben Brady

It was a cracking first-half in today’s hugely anticipated All-Ireland SFC semi-final between Dublin and Mayo at Croke Park.

After Connacht side had settled in well, this goal from Colm Basquel on 18 minutes (see it below) shot the Dubs into a 1-3 to 0-4 lead.

Kevin McStay’s charges recovered well from the blow with points via Tommy Conroy, Ryan O’Donoghue (2) and Aidan O’Shea before the capital men took in a 1-6 to 0-8 half-time lead thanks to James McCarthy’s point.

Goal for Dublin! - Colm Basquel hits the back of the net to put Dublin back in front. pic.twitter.com/WM1QgfzTXv

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