True, Mickey Harte’s side always had the look of winners, especially in the second half, but this Drogheda tie should have been easier for the Ulster side.
Louth had All Star midfielder Paddy Keenan sent off 15 minutes from time with his side six points down. But instead of kicking on, Tyrone applied the brakes and, had it not been for poor shooting, Louth could have been much closer at the death.
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