Tyrone beat Derry on penalties in Ulster U20 final
Michael Rafferty, Gavin Potter and Cormac Devlin celebrate after the game
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Tyrone were crowned Ulster Under-20 champions on Wednesday evening as they beat Derry on penalties in a dramatic decider at the Athletic Grounds which ended 3-10 to 2-13 after extra-time.
Red Hands goalkeeper Conor McAneney was the hero in the shootout after saving three Derry penalties.
Noah Grimes scored his penalty to clinch a second title in three years for Tyrone after a 3-1 win on penalties.
Tyrone will face the winners of Saturday's Connacht U20 final between Roscommon and Galway in the All-Ireland semi-finals.
Tyrone goalkeeper Conor McAneney saved three of Derry's penalties in the shootout
In a cracking game at the Athletic Grounds, Johnny McGuckian's early goal put Derry on top only for Shea O'Hare to respond swiftly for Tyrone.
But despite Ruairi McCullagh firing home Tyrone's second goal, Derry restored parity at 1-6 to 2-3 before the break.
In a back-and-forth second half, Rory McGill edged Derry one point in front before Oisin Doherty's free brought the teams level at 1-11 to 2-8 to ensure extra-time.
Ryan McNicholl's goal in extra-time put Derry 2-13 to 2-9 ahead but Tyrone refused to give in and after Ruairi McHugh scored the Red Hands' third goal, Conor Owens' leveller sent the sides to the shoot-out where Tyrone held their nerve to get their hands back on the Corn Dhonaill Ui Mhurchu.
Shea O'Hare celebrates Tyrone's victory
It is Tyrone's 16th Ulster title at the Under-20 grade
Ruairi McHugh celebrates after the game with Gavin Potter