Dublin entered the Leinster semi-final with expectations that they were beatable, possibly nearing elimination, and that Louth had a major opportunity to overcome their long-standing difficulty against Dublin. The narrative framed Dublin as a team that could be removed as an obstacle, regardless of their form. After the earlier meeting in Portlaoise, the outcome indicated that Dublin were stronger than Louth. The result of the Round 1 match at Croke Park reinforced that gap in performance, creating a sobering experience for those who believed Dublin were vulnerable.
"It was a very sobering experience, the Leinster semi-final: Dublin were supposedly 'there for the taking', Dublin were, 'on the way out', this was Louth's 'big chance' to rid itself of the Dublin monkey on its back...it didn't matter what Dublin were, in Portlaoise they were better than Louth."
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