Meath players after the NHL Div 2B victory today at Newry

Meath hurlers open with a win

Stephen Clynch's late second-half goal helped Meath to a dramatic 2-16 to 1-18 NHL Div 2B victory over hosts Down at Newry this afternoon. Clynch's stike drew the sides level for the seventh time with three minutes remaining and completed a fine tally of 1-12 for the Kilmessan man. Dunderry's Paddy Conneely sent over the winning point for Cillian Farrell's men as the clock ticked into injury-time. Read the next edition of the Meath Chronicle for all the dramatic details from Newry. Click on link if necessary for interview with Meath manager http://youtu.be/EDI7KENAxgc Meath play London next Saturday in the second round at Trim 2pm (time provisional) Meath - S McGann; C Reilly, W Mahady, R Hatton; S Heavey, J Toher, S Brennan; S Morris, J Kelly; P Durnin, S Clynch, P Conneely; A Gannon, E Marsh, B Slevin. Subs - J Meyler for Kelly 43 mins, G Kelly for Durnin 67m.