Dr McKenna Cup: wins for Armagh, Fermanagh and Derry

Derry held Antrim scoreless in the second half at Owenbeg as they cruised to a 15-point win to condemn Mark Doran to defeat in his first match in charge of the Saffrones.

Derry dominated the early exchanges to take an early three-point lead with Lorcan Murray, Connor Doherty and Lachlan Murray on target.

Antrim eventually settled with Mark Jordan making the first score on seven minutes before Pat Chivers reduced the deficit to one goal from a free kick.

Niall Loughlin and Patrick McBride traded scores as the game struggled to get into any rhythm.

Padraig McGrogan scored goals from Dominic McInhill and Chivers, before Mark and Ethan Doherty gave the hosts a four-point lead before stoppage time.

Just as the game appeared to be slipping away from the Saffrons, goalkeeper John McCann scored twice from open play to halve the deficit as Derry went into half-time leading by 0-9 to 0-7.

It took 14 minutes for the first score of the second half as Murray fired in his third point.

Shea Downie fired in a fist before Paul Cassidy slotted home, extending Derry’s lead to seven with 10 points to play.

Niall Toner added a free goal before substitutes Conor McAteer and Sean Cairney (two) made their debut results.

In almost the final action of the game, another man making his debut, Ruairi O Mianian, scored as the Oak Leafers cruised to a comfortable win.

They will now wait for the result of Antrim’s match against All-Ireland finalists Donegal in Cargin on Sunday to see if they will reach the semi-finals.