Connacht SFC/ Mayo 3-28; New York 1-8: Mayo's Bronx Tale had a happy and predictable ending as John Maughan's men brushed past a disappointing New York at Gaelic Park yesterday.

"It was a good win under the circumstances," said wing back James Nallen, "we imposed our game very well from an early stage."

The opening goal came four minutes before half-time when Declan Sweeney's long ball unlocked the New York rearguard and Andy Moran set up Mortimer to find the net from close range and Mayo led 1-15 to four points at the break.

And, in the second half, substitutes Michael Moyles and Austin O'Mally reinforced Mayo's dominance, with both players finding the net, while Mortimer notched up a personal tally of 1-12.

New York's Ken O'Connor raised a late cheer from the 5,000-strong crowd shooting home an injury-time goal.

MAYO: P Burke; D Geraghty, P Kelly, G Ruane; F Costello (0-1), D Sweeney, J Nallan; D Heaney, D Brady; J Gill (0-2), A Dillon (0-1), A Moran (0-5); C Mortimer (1-12, six frees), B Malloney (0-1), M McNicholas (0-2). Subs: A O'Malley (1-3) for P Maloney (35 mins); R McGarrity for D Heaney (49); M Moyles (1-1) for A Dillon (53); P Gardiner for J Nallon (55); G Mullins for F Costello (61).

NEW YORK: E Doherty; D Costello, P O'Connor, P Murphy; M Sloey, K Newell, D Callaghan; K O'Connor (1-1), J Killeen (0-3); S McInerney, E Bradley (0-2), B O'Driscoll; K Lilly, S Russell, B Newman. Subs: G Dowd for S McInerney, J Shaw for D Callaghan (both 28); P Higgins for S Russell (35); M Dobbin (0-2, frees) for B O'Driscoll (40).

Referee: M Collins (Cork).