Allianz league round-up: Wins for Dublin and Kerry

All-Ireland champion's Dublin registered a comfortable 0-18 to 0-11 win over Cavan in the NFL Division One at Breffni Park.

Cavan rallied early on against a Dublin side who kicked a dozen wides, in what was the first top-flight game between the two teams in almost a decade.

The Boys-In-Blue fought back with points from Kevin McManamon and Dean Rock, and punished Cavan mistakes in the second-half to extend their lead.

Any chance of a Cavan come-back was quickly diminished when Points from Rock, Niall Scully and the impressive James McCarthy completed the win for Jim Gavin's side, who face Tyrone next Saturday night.

While Cavan will take heart after today's performance and will look to claim their first win when they face Monaghan next Sunday.

Two goals from Paul Geaney proved crucial as Kerry emerged 2-17 to 1-17 winners against Donegal in the Division 1 in Letterkenny.

Despite losing the game, the Ulster side rallied late-on and showed signs they will cause problems for sides in future games.

The hosts raced into a three-point lead after newcomer Jack Savage, bagged two points, and looked an impressive addition to the Donegal outfit.

Geaney's second-half goal killed any hope of a Donegal resurgence, and despite the win, finished the game on a negative note when Shane Enright was forced from the field after a worrying injury.

Donegal will look for their first win next Sunday when they travel to Roscommon, while Kerry host Mayo next Saturday.

Tyrone registered a 0-08 to 1-09 win over a trying Roscommon side on their return to the Division One at Healy Park.

Despite the hosts netting a goal through Niall Daly, but four points from Peter Harte helped the Ulster side carry a five-point lead into the break, with the scores at 0-10 to 1-12.

Roscommon's Fintan Cregg put his side back into contention with a hat-trick of points, before points from Mark Bradley, ConorMeyler and Conall McCann, sealed the win for the Red Hands.

Tyrone face Dublin in Round two at Croke Park next Saturday, while Roscommon host Donegal next Sunday.

Two goals from Niall Kelly helped Kildare to an emphatic 3-17 to 0-16 win over MeathinDivision 2 of the Allianz Football League at PáircTailteann.

The center-forward combined with Ben McCormack for the majority of the Lilywhites' scores as they shook off last week's O'Byrne Cup defeat to Dublin's development squad last week.

The hosts struggled to fight back after conceding a goal with just 20 seconds played, and despite a late resurgence from the Royal County, the damage inflicted proved enough for Kildare.

New Meath manager Andy McEntee will have his work cut out when his side host Derry next Sunday, while Kildare face Cork on the same day.

Colm O’Neill missed a last-minute free from 40 yards to snatch a late win for Cork as the Rebel County played out a 0-14 to 1-11 draw with Galway in Division two at Pearse stadium.

O'Neill kicked five points for his side after coming on as a substitution, and despite the miss, proved pivotal for his side in what was a fair result for both sides.

Both sides had late chances to claim the victory in what was an exciting finish with Cillian McDaid and Cathal Sweeney hitting late points to salvage a draw for Tribesmen.

Cork finished with 14 after Brian O'Driscoll received a second yellow-card.

Cork face a tough trip to Kildare next Sunday, while Galway visit Fermanagh on the same day.

Derry forward James Kielt struck a late point to earn his side a draw against Clare in the Division Two at Celtic Park.

The hosts edged a tight first-half affair, and went into the interval leading 0-06 to 0-05.

Jamie Malone dispatched his effort to score the only goal of the game after a slick move from the Banner County, to put his side in-front.

As the clock ticked down, it looked as if the visitors were going to edge the win, until Kielt's effort from an awkward angle, curled just inside the post.

Clare face Down next Sunday, while Derry will look to go one better when they visit Meath on the same day.

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