Down boss Conor Laverty described last night’s Allianz FL Division 3 final victory over Wexford as “a good test of character” for his side.

The Mourne men triumphed in extra time against a spirited Wexford side at Croke Park, where it finished 0-21 to 0-18, with the Ulster side outscoring their opponents by 0-6 to 0-1 in the added periods.

Speaking to RTE Sport afterwards, Laverty said his side “showed good resilience” to get over the line to the title.

"That will really stand to the lads, it was a good test of character," he said. "We knew coming here wasn't going to be easy so we're just delighted to come out with a win.

"Just a range of mixed emotions from start to finish. We were in control in the first half, had the penalty opportunity [that was missed].

"Then in the middle of the second half, Wexford were very, very dominant and were on top of us.

"I just felt it was good character to be able to come back there with six or seven minutes to go whenever you're three points down.

"I think they showed good resilience and maybe a bit of experience.

"Over the past number of years, we've been in a lot of difficult spots, so I think that's shone through then coming down the home straight."

‘We knew the ability they had coming in'

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