Mickey Harte: Derry needed win more than Dublin

Mickey Harte said victory in Division 1 final was an important step for Derry

Derry goalkeeper Odhran Lynch, centre, celebrates with team-mate Christopher McKaigue, left, and manager Mickey Harte after their side's victory in the penalty shoot-out of the Allianz Football League Division 1 Final match between Dublin and Derry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Mickey Harte insisted winning the Division 1 final was more important to Derry than it was for Dublin.

Having been ahead in the dying stages of both normal and extra-time not to mention one point up at the interval after the additional period, Harte underlined how essential this victory was to the Ulster champions.