Tyrone power past Down in second replay

IT took almost four hours of energy-sapping action to separate them, but Tyrone finally triumphed to qualify for the Ulster U21 Football Championship semi-finals.

Victory in last night’s second replay at the Athletic Grounds earned the Red Hands a last four clash with Monaghan next week.

The Red Hands found themselves six points behind early in the second quarter, but a Ronan O’Neill goal sparked a spectacular fightback and they turned on the style in the second half to win with plenty to spare.