Cavan remain unbeaten after easing past Offaly threat

Cavan took a giant step towards promotion to Division 2 with a very convincing win over Offaly iat Glenlisk O'Connor Park.

With four wins from four games, Cavan are now out on their own at the top of the table and it will be a big surprise if they don't make the leap up to the second tier..

This trip to Tullamore provided an interesting test for Cavan and they passed with flying colours. They were outstanding for periods, especially in the first half when they played against the wind and needed to lay down a marker. They had the points all but gift-wrapped when they led by 0-11 to 0-7 at half-time and they controlled the game throughout the second half.

The final scoreline of 0-21 to 0-14 is a fair reflection of the way this game went for both sides. Cavan were seven points the better side and could have won by more as they created two decent goal chances in each half but didn't manage to take any of them.

On this occasion, however, they weren't needed as Cavan won with real comfort. It was a very good performance for them with their attacking play a joy to watch at times and their pace and movement asking serious questions of the hosts.

The first half provided great entertainment as both teams threw the kitchen sink at each other and attacked with abandon. They were tied on three occasions in the opening six minutes before the Breffni got three in a row with two of them from frees by man of the match Paddy Lynch.

Offaly were competitive in the first 20 minutes and they hit back with three of their own to level it up at 0-6 each, the equaliser a huge lofted kick by full back Declan Hogan.

Jonathan McCabe and Anton Sullivan (mark) exchanged points to make it 0-07 each after 25 minutes but this was the high point of the afternoon