 Ned Sweeney's first-half goal gave Kerry a lift and was enough to survive a great comeback by Kildare.John Joe Sheehy and Paul Doyle scored five points each from frees while Paddy Martin landed a 30-yard drop-kick into the net for Kildare's only goal of the day.It was not enough, however, as Kerry won the game by 1–8 to 1–5.