Tomás Kennedy converts a free to open the second half scoring for Kerry, cutting the gap to just a single point at Croke Park.

A change for Kerry as Paddy Lane remains down after his early effort, with Dara Hogan introduced in his place.

Tyrone also make a switch, with Ruairí McCullagh coming on for Peter Colton.

Kerry make a lightning start to the second half as Evan Boyle slips the ball to Paddy Lane, who finds himself swarmed in front of the Tyrone goal.

The Red Hands are handed a lifeline, though, as Michael McNamee clears to keep Tyrone in front.

We are back under way at Croke Park as Kerry win the second-half throw-in.

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Breaking hurling news from Croke Park, Derry captain Cormac O’Doherty lifts the Christy Ring Cup and promptly calls for the re-introduction of the Ulster provincial hurling series.

Tomás Ó Sé’s side go in at the break just two points adrift after what had looked like a potentially damaging first half, with Tyrone at one stage leading by eight.

However, a sustained burst of scores in the final 10 minutes before half-time has hauled Kerry right back into contention, leaving Paul Devlin’s men with a narrow two-point advantage at the interval.

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Kerry pushing up to force Tyrone kick outs long - the tactic is working. Kerry’s midfield duo now dominating the middle third and the aerial battle - what was an eight-point lead for Tyrone is now down to two.

Kerry have produced a brilliant response as the half moves into injury time, with Daniel Kirby adding another point to keep the Kingdom firmly in touch.

Evan Boyle continues to lead the Kerry fightback, converting once again to reduce the deficit to three points as the clock ticks towards half-time.

The Kingdom produce an emphatic response as Evan Boyle lands the first two-pointer from open play in this contest, swinging momentum back towards Kerry.

Killian Dennehy, back from a hamstring injury, follows it up immediately with another score to further cut the gap.

Gearóid Evans brings down Peter Colton as he threatens to burst through on goal after a blistering run. Tyrone are forced to settle for a free, which Shea McDermott duly converts.

Michael McNamee pulls down Ronan Carroll and Kerry are awarded the free.

Gearóid White steps up and makes no mistake, splitting the posts to convert.

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Red Hands ripping Kerry asunder on Jones Road - The Kingdom just can’t contain Tyrone’s full-forward line. Their movement on and off the ball is scintillating.

A massive save from Kacper Robak keeps Tyrone out as he denies Peter Colton’s low, goalbound effort.

Kerry try to respond on the counter through Paddy Lane, but his attempt drifts wide.

Tomás Kennedy makes up for his missed advantage as he fires home the free kick.

Adrian McGurren grabs his third score of the game to further extend Tyrone’s advantage.

Shea McDermott is in red-hot form as he strikes again for Tyrone, reacting quickest after Kerry’s Ronan Carroll effort falls short to finish off another flowing Red Hands move.

Adrian McGurren adds another score as Tyrone pull six points ahead after 13 minutes.

Shea McDermott is at the heart of it as Tyrone launch a slick passing move through the middle, bursting through the Kerry midfield before finishing the move himself with a low, driven shot to the net.

A clinical team goal for the Red Hands.

Evan Boyle adds another immediately for Kerry, splitting the posts to reduce the deficit to two points.