Gutsy Royals denied win as Murphy strikes late

Donegal 1-12 Meath 1-12

But for the very last one in Ballybofey yesterday, Meath would’ve been packing their bags for home with the unique distinction of being the first visiting team to defeat Jim McGuinness’s Donegal at county headquarters.

Michael Murphy, though, nailed a free-kick from the acutest of angles in the second minute of stoppage time to preserve the record of his team and manager. Meath were left to wonder what might have been.