Let’s take a quick look at the teams before throw-in:
Cavan
1. Raymond Galligan
2. Padraig Faulkner
3. Killian Clarke
4. Jason McLoughlin
5. Ciarán Brady
6. Conor Moynagh
7. Killian Brady
8. Tomas Corr
9. Liam Buchanan
10. Dara McVeety
11. Gearoid McKiernan
12. Martin Reilly
13. David Givney
14. Michael Argue
15. Sean Johnston
Tyrone
1. Michael O’Neill
2. Aidan McCrory
3. Ronan McNamee
4. Cathal McCarron
5. Rory Brennan
6. Justin McMahon
7. Tiernan McCann
8. Colm Cavanagh
9. Mattie Donnelly
10. Niall Sludden
11. Mark Bradley
12. Richard Donnelly
13. Connor McAliskey
14. Sean Cavanagh
15. Ronan O’Neill
Afternoon all and welcome to our coverage of today’s Division 2 league final between Tyrone and Cavan in Croke Park.
One quick change for Tyrone before throw-in, Peter Harte starts in place of Richard Donnelly
Tyrone 0-1 Cavan 0-1
3 mins – Martin Reilly and Rory Brennan exchange early scores
Tyrone 0-3 Cavan 0-2
7 mins – Sean Cavanagh and Ronan O’Neill fire over quick points to give Tyrone the lead.
Tyrone 0-4 Cavan 0-3
14 mins – Conor McAliskey puts Tyrone back in front after a vintage Cavanagh shimmy and pass.
Tyrone 0-3 Cavan 0-3
11 mins - Tomás Corr levels for Cavan. It’s been a lively start to this one.
Tyrone 0-5 Cavan 0-3
15 mins – Tiernan McCann doubles the lead as he bombs forward to take a fine score.
Tyrone 0-6 Cavan 0-5
19 mins – Michael Argue kicks an excellent score while Tyrone break and Mattie Donnelly replies with a point.
End-to-end stuff in Croker.
Tyrone 0-7 Cavan 0-6
20 mins – Peter Harte and Dara McVeety trade points.
Killian Brady is replaced on the Cavan team by Niall Murray.
Tyrone 0-7 Cavan 0-7
24 mins – Galligan kicks a ’45 for Cavan and levels this brilliant game.
Tyrone 0-9 Cavan 0-8
28 mins – Seanie Johnston, who has been kept quiet so far, kicks a close range free.
Tyrone 0-10 Cavan 0-8
31 mins – Harte wins a fortunate free and O’Neill sends it over. Tyrone lead by two approaching the half.
Tyrone 0-11 Cavan 0-8
32 mins – Harte opens up and sends Cavanagh through for a score. Tyrone move into their biggest lead of the game.
Half time: Tyrone 0-11 Cavan 0-8
It’s been a thoroughly entertaining first-half in Croke Park. Tyrone have kept Seanie Johnston quiet, while Peter Harte has been excellent at the other end.
The second half is underway as Tyrone kick an early wide.
Too much lateral play from Cavan in attack. They kick a fourth wide.
Tyrone 0-12 Cavan 0-9
42 mins – McAliskey with his third point, an excellent one from about 35 metres out. That’s seven points from Tyrone’s full-forward line.
Tyrone 0-11 Cavan 0-9
41 mins – Excellent move that time from Cavan. Gearoid McKiernan scores after a nice counter attack.
Seanie Johnston’s race is run. He’s replaced by 6′ 2″ Eugene Keating.
Tyrone 0-12 Cavan 0-9
44 mins – McVeety kicks a confident score. Mattie Donnelly is handed a yellow card.
GOAL! Ronan O’Neill superbly finishes to give Mickey Harte’s side a six point lead.
Cavan’s Liam Buchanan is shown a black card for a late tackle on Justin McMahon. Very unlucky.
Tyrone 1-13 Cavan 0-11
49 mins – McKiernan kicks his third score in a good response by Cavan.
Tyrone 1-13 Cavan 0-13
54 mins – Goal chance for David Givney but his shot fizzes over the bar. Cavan are still very much in this.
All six of Cavan’s starting forwards and two midfielders have scored. Great response by them since the Tyrone goal.
Tyrone 1-14 Cavan 0-13
56 mins – O’Neill puts Tyrone four in front.
Richard Donnelly comes in for Mark Bradley.
Lee Brennan is on for Ronan O’Neill who scored 1-3 today.
Tyrone 1-16 Cavan 0-13
61 mins - Connor McAliskey is withdrawn after scoring five points today. Another good performer.
With 10 minutes left Mickey Harte has the luxury of taking off O’Neill and McAliskey, who’ve scored 1-8 between them.
Tyrone 1-16 Cavan 0-14
63 mins – Eugene Keating kicks a long-range point from play.
RED CARD for Mattie Donnelly! He receives his second yellow and is dismissed.
Tyrone 1-16 Cavan 0-14
70 mins – We’re almost there, it looks like victory is beyond Cavan as things fizzle out.
Tyrone 1-17 Cavan 0-14
72 mins – On his 100th league appearance, Sean Cavanagh kicks a score to put Tyrone six in front.
Tyrone were reasonably comfortable throughout and deserve the Division 2 title.
Tyrone 1-17 Cavan 0-15
72 mins – Cavan chase a goal but a point by McLoughlin is all they can muster.
Full-time: Tyrone 1-17 Cavan 0-15
So there you have it. Tyrone are crowned Division 2 champions. Thanks for joining us. Head over to our liveblog for coverage of the showpiece event between old rivals Kerry and Dublin.
