Meath edges Derry in All-Ireland SFC Round 2B clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:08 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Meath secured a narrow victory against Derry in the All-Ireland SFC Round 2B at Celtic Park on Saturday, finishing the match 1-24 to 1-20. The game featured a tense second half where both teams were reduced to 13 players following multiple black cards. Manager Robbie Brennan emphasized the importance of resilience and key interventions at crucial moments, reflecting on their previous losses to Westmeath and Cork. He praised the performance of experienced players like Donal Keogan, who scored Meath's only goal, and expressed the need for recovery as they prepare for the next round after the upcoming draw on Monday.
- •Meath scores 1-24; Derry finishes at 1-20
- •Both teams reduced to 13 players late in the match
- •Brennan highlights player resilience and key moments
- •Next draw set for Monday; Meath prepares for next challenge
- •Keogan's goal pivotal in Meath's offensive play
- 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Brennan hails 'tiny margins' after win over Derry
"Meath manager Robbie Brennan believes 'tiny margins' helped decide Saturday's All-Ireland meeting with Derry in their favour.
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