Tigerish Tyrone reach decider

Matty Lennon’s Tyrone are 70 minutes from breaking new ground and advancing to Division 2 of the Allianz Hurling League after recording a 0-18 to 1-11 win over Monaghan in Saturday’s Division 3A final.

A derby between the Red Hands and Donegal will determine who will fill the final slot in the 2B section of the league next year and Tyrone will be confident of their chances.

Monaghan struck the first four points but Tyrone were once again very well served by captain Damien Casey, who struck 0-9 and helped them into a 0-6 to 0-5 half time lead. That lead grew at the start of the second half but the game appeared to swing in Monaghan’s favour when Casey had a penalty blocked and then Stephen Lambe goaled at the other end had the sides levels entering the final quarter.