Last gasp Donal Hughes goal gives Down win over Antrim in Joe McDonagh Cup

This huge opening victory for Down could give them momentum to strive for glory in the Joe McDonagh Cup.

DOWN ON THE UP: Down's Donal Hughes with Eoin O'Neill and Ryan McNulty of Antrim. Pic: ©INPHO/Grace Halton.

Joe McDonagh Cup: ANTRIM 0-23 DOWN 1-22

LIGHTNING struck twice for Down as they managed an injury time goal from Donal Hughes to clinch an away victory over Ulster rivals Antrim at Pearse Park in Dunloy on Saturday afternoon.