Meath 0-19 Tyrone 2-14 (after extra-time)Last year’s All-Ireland semi-finalists Tyrone are still in the championship by the skin of their teeth after overcoming a stern Meath challenge in an absorbing qualifier that went to extra-time at Pairc Tailteann. Referee Paddy Neilan had to receive a Garda escort at the end after turning away strong claims for a foul on Meath’s James McEntee seconds from the finish with the home side a point in arrears. McShane and Niall Sludden added to the Tyrone tally and the Red Hand led 2-14 to 0-16 as the sides changed ends for the final time. Tyrone had Tiernan McCann sent off for a straight red card offence following an off the ball incident involving Ben Brennan on 66 minutes. Tyrone: M O’Neill; HP McGeary, R McNamee, P Hampsey; T McCann, M McKernan (0-1), F Burns (0-2); C Cavanagh, P McNulty; M Donnelly, N Sludden (0-1), C Meyler; C McShane (0-2), R Donnelly, C McAliskey (1-8, 0-6 frees).

Source: The Irish Times June 09, 2018 19:41 UTC