By Cian O'Connell

Pádraic Joyce was frustrated that Galway didn't convert enough scoring opportunities in the second half at Croke Park.

Following a tight Allianz Football League Division One decider Mayo eventually prevailed, 0-14 to 0-11.

"I just think that we started poorly and we were chasing the game a lot of the day and put a lot of effort into trying to get back level to push on," Joyce reflected. 

"We had plenty of chances. We turned the ball over five, six times in the first half and it was just bread and butter for Mayo on the counter attack and played into their hands. 

"I thought overall we played okay, but never set the world on fire out there at the same time. I think we scored six times out of 16 chances in the second half, which tells its own tale. 

"Mayo had 10 scores between frees and two marks and their goalkeeper gets man of the match so look it’s frustrating, definitely."

That Galway, who trailed 0-8 to 0-5 at the interval, never restored parity after the restart was a significant factor according to Joyce.

"We just couldn’t get back level to try to put a bit more pressure on Mayo, but fair play to them," Joyce added. 

"Kevin (McStay) has done a good job with them since he came in. They’ve probably been the form team in the league. 

"Congratulations, they were the better team on the day. They saw the game out well, they got a big impact from Tommy Conroy and a few of the lads that they took in as well so no complaints."