Sub Barry McBennett leads Monaghan to victory over Meath

A strong Meath finish which yielded seven points in a row for the Tailteann Cup holders brought the margin down to just three points at full-time - and Louth ultimately finished three points better off than Monaghan in scoring terms.
Sub Barry McBennett leads Monaghan to victory over Meath

SUPER SUB: Barry McBennett nailed the super sub role with a crucial 1-2 as Monaghan finally won a competitive game, securing their place in tomorrow morning's draw for the All-Ireland preliminary quarter-finals. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

All-Ireland SFC: Monaghan 1-17 Meath 1-14

Barry McBennett nailed the super sub role with a crucial 1-2 as Monaghan finally won a competitive game, securing their place in tomorrow morning's draw for the All-Ireland preliminary quarter-finals.

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