Down made to work hard for victory by battling Offaly

The Faithful finished the game a man down but performed admirably throughout.

Down manager Conor Laverty rang the changes. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

TAILTEANN CUP: DOWN 2-22 OFFALY 3-13 

There was nothing at stake but pride at Kingspan Breffni this afternoon, but for the first time in this Tailteann Cup campaign Offaly at least came away with that much, having pushed Down right to the wire before very late goals from Oisín Savage and Ryan Magill clinched Down’s third win in three games.