Meath Secures Second Win Over Down in Allianz League

Meath claimed a hard-fought victory over Down, winning 0-24 to 1-18 in a closely contested Allianz League Division 2 match at Páirc Esler. After trailing at halftime 1-09 to 0-10, Meath surged in the second half, scoring five successive points including two two-pointers, to secure back-to-back league wins. Jordan Morris was pivotal for Meath, contributing 0-7 to the scoreboard, while Eoghan Frayne added a crucial late free to seal the win. The match was marked by confusion surrounding scoring, particularly a controversial two-point call that caused frustration among both teams and spectators. Despite a late comeback attempt from Down, who narrowed the gap to two points, Meath maintained their composure to clinch the victory. The win leaves Down with two losses in their opening three league fixtures, adding pressure on their performance moving forward.