Tyrone defeated Derry 2-13 to 1-9 in their opening Division One clash. The Red Hands controlled the first half, but Derry fought back in the second. Tyrone finished strongly with late goals securing the win. Manager Malachy O'Rourke praised his side's performance and adaptation to the new rule changes.
Tyrone boss Malachy O'Rourke was content with his side's display as they opened their Division One campaign with a 2-13 to 1-9 victory against Derry at Healy Park.
"We were in a good position at half-time. The start of the second half, the goal was a big turning point in that it gave Derry a new lease of life, but again the boys didn't panic, we stuck together, worked a couple of good scores and then the goal gave us that bit of breathing space to run out winners."O'Rourke also praised his side's adaptation to the new rule 'enhancements' as Tyrone did not receive any cards or 50-metre dissent fouls.
Tyrone's victory was made all the more impressive by the fact they were missing their Errigal Ciaran contingent including brother Darragh and Ruairi Canavan, after their run to the All-Ireland final.
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