Tyrone tyros stand up to first test

Down 1-08 Tyrone 1-11

After coasting through the Dr McKenna Cup without breaking sweat, Tyrone were given a stark reminder that things are about to get a whole lot tougher by a pumped up Down team.

It got hot and heavy during an explosive second-half in Pairc Esler, both on the pitch and on the sideline, as red cards and two goals inside a minute raised tensions.