Damian Barton bemused as Tyrone edge it

Derry 4-6 Tyrone 1-16: Derry boss Damian Barton was left bemused after a controversial second-half red card helped Tyrone to victory in an pulsating McKenna Cup clash before before 5,179 spectators at Owenbeg.

The game hinged on Ciaran Branagan’s decision to show Derry full-forward Emmett McGuckin a harsh 42nd minute second yellow card after he appeared to be hauled down by Tyrone sub Cathal McCarron.

Derry frustrations were then compounded when McCarron escaped further punishment for bringing Mark Lynch down for Derry’s second penalty of the game.