Overview
- Jack O’Connor earned Man of the Match with 1-8, including four two-pointers in a decisive first-half burst.
- Aaron Lynch struck two goals, netting after three minutes and adding a second early in the second half.
- Tyrone’s Ethan Jordan hit 1-9 as Darragh Canavan’s introduction fueled a late surge that cut the gap to two.
- Goalkeeper Seán Brennan landed a last-play two-point free after a defensive breach, capping Meath’s scoring at Croke Park.
- Meath sit level with Cork on 10 points; they have been playing home fixtures at Croke Park during Pairc Tailteann’s redevelopment, with Tyrone now needing a result against Cork to secure Division Two status.