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Donegal and Tyrone U-20 captains meet before throw-in
Donegal's U-20 hurling team maintained their winning streak with a hard-fought victory over Tyrone in Garvaghy at the weekend, securing a seven-point win.
The clash, held at the Tyrone Centre of Excellence, provided an intense encounter between the neighbouring counties on an ideal day for hurling.
Despite Tyrone's initial advantage with two quick points, Donegal swiftly turned the tables, securing two goals in rapid succession and maintaining their lead throughout the match. At half-time, Donegal had amassed four goals and four points, matching Tyrone's score of 1-7.
The second half saw a more disjointed pace due to several injury stoppages, during which Tyrone attempted to close the gap with two early points. However, Donegal rallied, adding six additional points while Tyrone managed five.
The final score of Tyrone 1-12 Donegal 4-10 underscored the visitors' commendable performance, particularly in defence against Tyrone's persistent goal attempts.
Goalkeeper Joseph Patton's exceptional saves, supported by a resilient backline featuring Cormac Hanlon and Joseph Duddy, showcased Donegal's defensive prowess.
Standout performers for Donegal included Daire Tully (1-3), Eoghan Walsh (2-0), Fiachra Gill (1-0), and Brendan Gaffey (0-1,6f). However, concerns arose over Cian McDonald's late shoulder injury in the second half, ahead of their upcoming showdown against Armagh next Sunday.
Manager Adie Gaffey hailed the team's collective effort and determination, emphasising the importance of McDonald's swift recovery as they gear up for their next challenge.
Donegal: Joseph Patton; Cian McDonald, Cormac Hanlon, JP Curran; Evan McFadden, Conor Neely, Joseph Duddy; Aidan McKinney, Donal Farrelly; Brendan Gaffey, Daire Tully, Ciaran Porter; Fionn Farren, Fiachra Gill, Eoghan Walsh. Subs: Matthew Winters for Fionn Farren, Michael McCarron for Ciaran Porter, Davitt Bradley Flynn for JP Curran, Stephen Browne for Aidan McKinney, Matthew Callaghan for Daire Tully, Callum Purves for Cian McDonald
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