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Toner goal crucial as Derry hold off Louth in Ardee

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Niall Toner's 58th-minute goal was enough for unbeaten Derry to see off a valiant Louth in an even Division 2 encounter at DEFY Pairc Mhúire in Ardee.For the second week running, having been caught by a late Clare surge in round one, Mickey Harte will wonder how his side didn’t post any points on the board while Derry gritted their teeth and showed their promotion intentions by getting the job done, despite not playing overly well.The whispers around the ground proved true beforehand, with debutant outfielder Peter McStravick starting his first game in red and white in goals.

The rookie net-minder batted away the high ball for Toner’s decisive goal. That alone will lead to further chatter during the week in the Wee County.On home soil, Tom Jackson set the tone for the impressive underdogs on the day, a late call up for Louth on the day but the surroundings were familiar for the Ardee man as he slotted over the bar.Derry were relying on Paul Cassidy to prise through the marginal gaps in the stacked Louth defence.

Keeping it tight was the agenda for Harte’s side as they set up with 14 to 15 men, behind the ball at all times.That tactic looked bleak when Cassidy landed his second after Shane McGuigan drilled home a penalty in the 10th minute.

McGuigan floated between the two lines but a direct ball inside saw the Slaughtneil star fouled for a penalty he converted himself.Louth full-forward Conor Grimes was playing very deep and marked Conor Glass for every Odhran Lynch kick-out.

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