Séamus Lacey of Laois in action against John McGovern of Down during the Tailteann Cup final at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo: Ray McManus/Sportsfile
Down take on Laois in the Tailteann Cup final this afternoon at Croke Park.
A place in next year’s All-Ireland series is at stake, with both teams impressing in the competition up to this point.
The game throws in at 3pm and you can follow all the action in our live blog.
Down
0–14
(14)
:
2–6
(12)
Laois
Mark Barry was the man they would have wanted on the ball but his left footed effort tails wide, just when they needed a point.
The wing forward runs onto a break and lashes it into the top corner from 30 yards. The Down goalkeeper O’Hare barely even saw the ball as it flashed by him.
A strong run from Pierce Laverty breaks the line and the ball is given back to Fegan, who kicks them five clear.
Pat Havern slots a free – their first of the day.
The tiredness is telling for Laois, who are resorting to fouls.
Hawk-eye was required but the technology ruled in his favour, putting them three to the good.
Peter Fegan applies the finishing touch at the end of a good team-move. Laois have had a few chances but have failed to take them.
A Laois kick-pass is dispossessed and Down make the turn-over count, with the sub scoring his second in a row. It’s another sweet one off the left.
Danny Magill makes an instant impact, levelling the game up with a fine point from distance.
Some sloppiness from Down is costing them and tide is beginning to turn.