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  • Down 0-13 Antrim 0-9

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  1. Final whistlepublished at 20:00 British Summer Time 13 April

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    That is all from us as Down edged Antrim to reach the semi-finals of the Ulster Championship.

    They will face Fermanagh or Armagh, who meet tomorrow on a game live on the BBC iPlayer.

    We will see you then, but for now, goodnight.

    Antrim v DownImage source, Getty Images
  2. 'We need to take our chances'published at 19:58 British Summer Time 13 April

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    Antrim manager Andy McEntee speaking to BBC iPlayer: "It is always tough to take a Championship lost and I think I feel we had opportunities and where we are on our journey, we need to take the vast majority of chances that are afforded to us."

  3. 'Need to improve'published at 19:56 British Summer Time 13 April

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    Oisin McConville
    Armagh All-Ireland winner on BBC Sport

    Down still have a ticket (despite the performance), they're still in a semi-final. They need to improve significantly but who is to say they won't?

  4. Down hold off Antrim in scrappy and niggly contestpublished at 19:52 British Summer Time 13 April

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    Down's Liam Kerr attempts to evade Antrim's Kavan KeenanImage source, Getty Images

    Down progress to an Ulster Football semi-final meeting with Fermanagh or Armagh by overcoming Antrim 0-13 to 0-9 in a scrappy game in Newry.

    Read John Haughey's report from Pairc Esler here.

    Down hold off Antrim in scrappy and niggly contest

    Down progress to an Ulster Football semi-final meeting with Fermanagh or Armagh by overcoming Antrim 0-13 to 0-9 in a scrappy game in Newry.

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  5. 'Antrim did themselves justice'published at 19:47 British Summer Time 13 April

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    Oisin McConville
    Armagh All-Ireland winner on BBC Sport

    Antrim, considering all their injuries, I think they did themselves justice for the personnel they had on the pitch.

    Down's bench was just superior.

  6. Postpublished at 19:44 British Summer Time 13 April

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    Down are through to the semi-finals of the Ulster Championship.

  7. Postpublished at 19:41 British Summer Time 13 April

    Down 0-13 Antrim 0-9

    Ryan McQuillan and Ruairi McCann kick frees for the Saffs who can't be shrugged off. Still three minutes to go.

  8. Postpublished at 19:38 British Summer Time 13 April

    Down 0-13 Antrim 0-7

    Quickfire points from Shane Annett and Ceilum Doherty may well have put the result beyond Antrim's reach.

  9. Postpublished at 19:36 British Summer Time 13 April

    Down 0-11 Antrim 0-7

    Nine minutes of stoppage time will be played after Antrim fullback Eunan Walsh is stretchered off to warm applause in Newry.

  10. Postpublished at 19:28 British Summer Time 13 April

    Down 0-11 Antrim 0-7

    Oisin Savage again on target from a dead ball to give Down a four-point lead once more.

  11. Postpublished at 19:25 British Summer Time 13 April

    Down 0-10 Antrim 0-7

    Eoghan McCabe blasts over from 14 yards out. He might have been trying for goal there but nonetheless, Antrim remain in touch.

  12. Postpublished at 19:22 British Summer Time 13 April

    Down 0-10 Antrim 0-6

    Close! Down survive a major scare as Conor Hand's attempt on goal goes just the wrong side of the post.Collective gasp from the home support. Warning sign for the Mournemen. They are still in a game here.

  13. Postpublished at 19:18 British Summer Time 13 April

    Down 0-10 Antrim 0-6

    Liam Kerr nudges Down further in front.

  14. Postpublished at 19:14 British Summer Time 13 April

    Down 0-9 Antrim 0-6

    The sides trade scores. Daniel Guinness fists over but Marc Jordan instantly responds for the visitors who just won't go away.

  15. 'Down need to tighten up'published at 19:14 British Summer Time 13 April

    Down 0-9 Antrim 0-5

    Philly McMahon
    Eight-time All-Ireland winner with Dublin on BBC Sport

    There is space for Antrim to move in to, Down probably need to tighten up. Both teams will be focused on that last quarter.

    Antrim v DownImage source, Getty Images
  16. Postpublished at 19:11 British Summer Time 13 April

    Down 0-8 Antrim 0-05

    Ryan McQuillan on target for the Saffs. Now just three between them with 46 minutes gone.

  17. Postpublished at 19:08 British Summer Time 13 April

    Down 0-8 Antrim 0-4

    After eight minutes Antrim get their first score of the half to reduce the gap.Paddy McBride wellies over.

  18. Postpublished at 19:04 British Summer Time 13 April

    Down 0-8 Antrim 0-3

    Down threatening to pull away here. Oisin Savage converts a mark before Daniel Guinness gets his name on the scoresheet.The hosts much more aggressive in the tackle since the restart.

  19. Postpublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 13 April

    Down 0-6 Antrim 0-3

    Upon returning to the field referee Barry Cassidy brandished a red card in the face of a member of the Antrim backroom team.Don't think he got the right man it must be said.

  20. Postpublished at 18:59 British Summer Time 13 April

    Down 0-6 Antrim 0-3

    Back underway in Pairc Esler...Can Anrtrim turn the tide or will Down power through?