GAA: Dr. McKenna Cup, Section A - Derry beaten by Down in Newry
Dr. McKenna Cup, Section A.
Derry suffered their first defeat of the Dr. McKenna Cup campaign as the were pipped by a single point in Newry.
Down began well with two quick scores from Barry O'Hagan, and led 0-6 to 0-1 after 11 minutes.
But Derry clawed their way back and were only one down at the break, 0-9 to 0-8.
Substitute Enda Lynn got the first score of the second half to tie the scoreline.
Mark Lynch scored19 minutes into the second half to make it 0-12 apiece.
But points from Alan Davidson and Caolon Mooney put Down 0-14 to 0-12 ahead, and Derry had a major fight on their hands.
They battled hard and there were further scores before a late point in injury time from Mark Lynch left them trailing by just one point, but Down held on to win.