Down Minor Panel

A well prepared Down minor team easily pushed past Derry to secure an Ulster final place against Antrim.  Down were stronger in all areas of the field and their victory was built on seven unanswered points in the first half following an early goal from Malachy Magee. 

 A second-half goal from Paul O’Neill put the outcome beyond doubt.  Five of Derry’s points came from placed balls.

Down: D Ennis, S Conlon, A Higgins, T McManus, G Courtney, C Woods, P Flynn, D Ennis, P McAleenan (K Maxwell 55), P Keith, P O’Neill, C Gilmore (A Clarke 60), J Coyle, N Fowler, M Magee.

Scorers: J Coyle 0-7 (0-3 frees), P O Neill 1-2, M Magee 1-1, P Keith 0-2, N Fowler 0-1

Padraig Flynn