Derry beat Down in shootout to reach McKenna final

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Chrissy McKaigue

Derry edged through to the Dr McKenna Cup final by beating Down 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a gripping semi-final at Pairc Esler.

Both teams had a man sent off in the second half of a match that finished Down 3-9 Derry 1-15.

Conor Doherty scored the winning penalty for the Oak Leafers after keeper Odhran Lynch had saved Down's first two spot-kicks.

Rory Gallagher's side will play Tyrone in next weekend's final.

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