Late points from Peader Mogan and Paddy McBrearty edged Donegal to a low-key 1-13 to 2-8 win over Down in Friday night's McKenna Cup opener at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey.
The home side had the lions share of possession for much of the contest but had to rely on those scores in the closing moments after Down had worked their way back into the game in closing quarter through an Odhran Murdock goal.
Donegal manager Declan Bonner gave his reaction to Ocean FM Sport's Paddy McGill after the game:
🏆 @UlsterGAA McKenna Cup latest @officialdonegal lead by three against @OfficialDownGAA in Ballybofey.
Look out for the round up on BBC Sport Online later pic.twitter.com/3WvOnu8WKe
— BBC SPORT NI (@BBCSPORTNI) January 7, 2022
Friday's McKenna Cup results
Section A
Donegal 1-13 Down 2-8
Section C
Derry 0-12 Monaghan 0-12
