Clynch’s extra-time points earn Royals another shot at Down

Meath 1-25 Down 2-22 (aet)

The Royals’ centre-forward made a massive contribution of 15 points in a game where Clynch’s side found itself in arrears for most of it before finally forcing a draw.

Two goals from Down’s Paul Braniff boosted the visitors to a 2-11 to 1-9 half-time advantage. Peter Durnin netted Meath’s goal midway through the first half and shot five points from play.