GAA: No joy for Derry as Donegal are too hot to handle at Celtic Park

Declan Bonner's Donegal were too hot to handle for Derry at sun-drenched Celtic Park as they won their Ulster SFC quarter-final clash by 2-16 to 0-16 in front of a crowd of 9,356.

Donegal now face Down in the semi-finals while Derry go into the hat for the draw for the qualifiers tomorrow.

Donegal were in command throughout the game and sealed victory with a late goal from Cian Mulligan.

At half-time, Donegal led by 1-10 to 0-7 with Hugh McFadden getting the goal.

Patrick McBrearty fired over eight points.

Emmet Bradley was the top scorer for Derry, also getting eight points.

Damien McErlain's side never stopped battling but always played second fiddle.

Donegal have beaten Derry in their last six championship meetings.

See tomorrow's Derry News and Tuesday's Co. Derry Post for extensive coverage.