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Galway and Armagh are eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the quarter-final matches to determine their semi-final opponents. However, a unique scenario has emerged, where the possibility of a draw looms large. Currently, there are four quarter-final matches remaining: * Kerry vs. Mayo * Clare vs. Cork * Derry vs. Tyrone * Roscommon vs. Kildare Should Kerry, Cork, Derry, and Roscommon all emerge victorious, the semi-final matchups would be set as follows: * Galway vs. Kerry * Armagh vs. Cork However, if any of the aforementioned teams were to lose, a draw may be necessary to determine the remaining semi-final pairings. For instance, if Mayo were to defeat Kerry, a draw would be conducted to decide whether Galway or Mayo would face Cork or whoever emerges victorious from the Tyrone-Derry clash. The prospect of a draw adds an element of uncertainty to the quarter-finals. Teams will be acutely aware of the implications of their results, not only for their own aspirations but also for the fate of the remaining contenders. The draw, should it be required, will take place after the conclusion of all quarter-final matches. It will be conducted by the GAA’s Competitions Control Committee (CCC) and is likely to be held in Croke Park. The anticipation surrounding the quarter-finals is now heightened due to the potential for a draw. While teams will be focused on securing their place in the semi-finals, the possibility of a random draw adds another layer of intrigue to this year’s championship.Uncertainty Looms over Semi-Final Draw As the GAA championship reaches its climax, the identities of the semi-final opponents for Galway and Armagh remain shrouded in uncertainty. Two equally matched contests in the quarter-finals have left the tournament delicately poised. In a thrilling encounter, Derry edged out Clare in a penalty shootout, setting up a mouthwatering clash with Tyrone in the last four. However, the outcome of the Donegal-Dublin quarter-final on Sunday will determine the fate of Galway and Armagh. If Dublin prevails, they will face Tyrone in one semi-final, leaving Galway to meet either Derry or Donegal in the other. However, if Donegal emerges victorious, a draw will be required to break the stalemate between Galway and Armagh. The draw will be conducted based on knockout competition standings, with the higher-ranked team hosting the semi-final. As the tension mounts, both Galway and Armagh will anxiously await the result of the Donegal-Dublin clash. The draw, if necessary, will introduce an element of unpredictability to the semi-final stage, adding an extra layer of excitement to the championship’s climax.