Five points from full-forward Kevin Tierney denied the Red Hands in a repeat of last year’s provincial decider.
Cavan were awarded a penalty after just 15 seconds when Chris Conroy was fouled after picking up a Joe Dillon cross, and wing back Darragh Sexton stepped up to slot the resultant kick home.
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