Down GAA News

Christy Ring Cup: 14-man Derry too strong for Down

Saturday 11th May 2019

The Oak Leafers prevailed in this all-Ulster clash in Portaferry on a scoreline of 3-20 to 2-14.

Despite playing against the wind in the opening period, the visitors took a 3-9 to 1-05 lead into the breaks thanks to goals from Cormac O’Doherty (2) and Se McGuigan.

The winners were forced to play the last 25 minutes with 14 men after Cian Waldron was issued with his marching orders but they remained in control throughout.

Next on the agenda for Derry is Donegal in round 2 while the Mourne men will look to make amends for this result when they travel to Aughrim for a round 2 fixture against Wicklow.

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