Monaghan fend off transformed Down in frenetic finish

Down were a transformed side from their opening game but couldn't take the spoils in the end.

Monaghan 0-13 Down 0-11

Monaghan just about held out in a frenetic finish to make it two wins from two outings but they were pushed all the way by a resurgent Down, who were a transformed side from their opening Division 1 game.