Derry trail arch rivals Tyrone by two points in their opening National Football League Division One clash at a rain-swept Celtic Park.
James Kielt:: gave Derry an early lead.
Both sides were barely recognisable from their McKenna Cup semi-final clash two weeks ago, Brian McIver making nine changes to the Derry side while Mickey Harte made eight to the Tyrone line-up.
Derry made the perfect start with a point from a point by Kilrea’s James Kielt after just two minutes.
However, the lead lasted only a minute as Tyrone hit back with a goal from Grugan a minute later.
The reverse spurred Derry on as they went on to put over four points without reply to lead by two points after seven minutes on a scoreline of 0-5 to 1-0.
Following a black card, Enda Lynn extended the lead to three points in the 10th minute before McCurry pulled one back from a free.
Following the introduction of Colm Cavanagh, points from Moran, McCurry and a McFaul “45” put Tyrone back in front.
A point from Glen’s Ciaran McFaul brought the home side level but a Morgan free and a point from McCurry put the visitors two points in front at half-time on a scoreline 1-6 to 0-7.
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