Monaghan stay cool as 13-man Derry’s late revival falls short

Monaghan 0-15 Derry 1-08: Playing with 14 men for the final eight minutes of the first half and finishing with 13 players proved a bridge too far for Derry as Monaghan booked their place in the Ulster U21 semi final and with something to spare at Inniskeen last night.

In an even opening quarter the sides were level at 0-3 each.

Derry were reduced to 14 men after 23 minutes when Neil McNicholl was red carded. Nevertheless they then forged ahead, helped by a goal from Niall Loughlin and led 1-5 to 0-7 at half-time.