Down come back from 10-point deficit to beat Cork

Cork were seven up at half-time having been 10 ahead in the 32nd minute but it had disappeared by the 50th.

OUTSIDE THE ARC: Cork scored five two-pointers in the opening half against Down but didn't manage another after the break. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

AFL Division 2: Down 1-19 (1-4-11) Cork 2-15 (2-5-5)

The wonders of Gaelic football’s new rules were all full show in Newry as Down turned around a 10-point deficit with the help of three second half two-pointers and a goal.