King goal sinks Derry

The time-honoured tradition of lumping it into the full-forward line was all Cavan needed here at Brewster Park to reach their third Ulster U21 final in-a-row.

The game petered along with the teams much the same and indeed it looked like it might be heading for a replay when a free-in from Jack Brady found Paddy King — nephew of the legendary Stephen — on the edge of the square and he fisted home.

After this, Cavan were comfortable in winding down the clock, showing the experience that comes with being champions. Tyrone — the team they defeated in the decider last season — await them in the final.