Goals crucial as gritty Donegal see off Tyrone

Donegal put in a magnificent performance to overcome Tyrone and maintain their unbeaten league record at MacCumhaill Park that stretches back to 2010.

The home side had to wait until the final minutes of a very good contest to get the win with local boy Oisin Gallen putting them ahead before Jeaic Mac Ceallabhuí stepped up with a last-gasp goal.

The sides were level on numerous occasions, including at half-time, but overall Donegal displayed a much-improved spirit and were worthy winners.

Tyrone welcomed back three of the four players red carded against Armagh in Padraig Hampsey, Michael McKernan and Kieran McGeary. The first quarter was evenly contested, almost point for point.

Conn Kilpatrick had an early Tyrone goal chance, but pulled his effort wide before Patrick McBrearty (free) and Ryan McHugh got Donegal on the board.

But by the 11th minute Darragh Canavan and Darren McCurry (free) had Tyrone on terms.

Patrick McBrearty and Michael McKernan traded points but then the reigning All-Ireland champions took the game by the scruff of the neck.

Despite losing Padraig McNulty to a hand injury after a clash with Odhrán McFadden Ferry, Tyrone hit four points by the half hour mark through Kilpatrick, McKernan again, McCurry (free) and substitute Richard Donnelly.

Then as the game went into eight minutes of added time at the end of the half, Donegal supporters got a lift when Peadar Mogan and Patrick McBrearty were involved before Conor O'Donnell palmed to the net.

Conor O'Donnell’s goal at the end of the half has brought Donegal back into the game. It’s level in Ballybofey at the break, but Tyrone will have the wind advantage in the second half #rtegaa Donegal 1-04 Tyrone 0-7 Live updates