But Monaghan's three-point lead was shortlived as substitute Declan O'Sullivan slotted to the net from close range in the 57th minute after Kieran Donaghy had finally caused a problem from John Paul Mone in an aerial duel in the Monaghan defence.

BBC: Monaghan's Damien Freeman (left) and Kerry's Dara O Se

Paul Meegan had an injury-time chance from 30 metres from Monaghan but he pulled his shot off target.

BBC: Monaghan's Damien Freeman (left) and Kerry's Dara O Se

Monaghan looked in real trouble at that stage but to their credit, they replied with late inclusion Paul Finlay and Ciaran Hanratty both knocking over scores for the Farney men to cut Tyrone's lead to five.

BBC: Owen Mulligan and Dessie Mone