Fermanagh were the better side throughout the game and led right up to the death but a goal for Donegal with three minutes remaining, tied the game before a pointed free sealed the win for the visitors.

    Conditions proved very difficult for both sides with a strong wind as well as being slippery underfoot but with the advantage of the breeze in the first half, Fermanagh took control and dominated the play, going in at the interval leading 0-5 to 0-1.

    Corner forward, Pat Cadden, who had a good first half, was among the points as was defender Cathal McCaffrey, while full forward Seamus Ryder was influential.

    The Fermanagh lead at the break could have been greater but they missed a couple of chances including a great opportunity for a goal.

    It was real backs to the wall stuff in the second half as Donegal aided by the breeze, piled on the pressure, but Fermanagh defence stood up well to this with Ryan Dolan in particular impressive.

    Points from Pat Cadden and centre half forward Terry O’Flanagan kept Fermanagh ahead and with three minutes left they held a 0-7 to 0-4 lead.

    It was then though that Donegal struck for the games only goal. A high ball led to a mistake in the defence and a Donegal forward reacted quickest to knock the ball to the net.

    This was then followed by an injury time free to deny Fermanagh. Manager Gerry Moane was pleased with his sides display.

    “It was a good performance given the conditions and the fact that it was only our second outing. The effort that was put in could not be faulted,” he said.