Cork defeats Cavan, denying promotion to Division 1

Cavan football team narrowly missed promotion to Division 1 after a tense match against Cork. The game ended with Cavan's Dara McVeety making a last-minute attempt to score. His shot went wide, just as the final whistle blew, sealing Cavan's fate. Cork led for most of the game, showing more determination and better ball control. They were ahead 0-11 to 0-5 by half-time, playing with the wind behind them. Despite having several chances to extend their lead, they only managed to capitalize on a few. The game started evenly, with both teams scoring two points early on. However, Cork quickly took control, scoring more points and pulling ahead by a significant margin. Although Cavan tried to fight back with a few points before halftime, they still trailed. In the second half, Cavan made a strong start, scoring quickly. But Cork responded with a series of points, maintaining their lead. Cavan managed to close the gap with some impressive plays, particularly from McKiernan in the closing moments. However, they ultimately fell short and could not equalize. The game was a tough blow for Cavan, but Cork's performance throughout was deserving of their victory. Both teams showed great effort, but it was Cork who took the win and secured their place in the next division.