ALLIANZ NHL DIVISION 2B: Derry 2-19 Down 3-14
A strong Derry comeback saw them claim a hard-fought win over Ulster rivals Down at Banagher this afternoon.
Down led by 2-7 to 0-2 after 12 minutes thanks to goals from Gareth Johnson and Ciaran Coulter but Derry clawed back to leave the half-time deficit at 2-11 to 0-9.
Two Ruairi Convery goals were the difference in the second half.
A second goal from Johnson in the 69th-minute gave the visitors a late lead but Convery's second major saw Derry prevail.