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Down made it two wins from two Tailteann Cup games thanks to a comfortable 2-18 to 0-6 victory over Tipperary at Semple Stadium.<\/span><\/p>\n Tipp took an early lead before Down hit seven straight points to help them to a 0-9 to 0-4 lead at the break.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Kevin Fahey missed a Tipp penalty before goals from Shealan Johnston and Eamon Brown sealed the win.<\/span><\/p>\n Down replaced Meath at the Group Two summit and the two teams will meet next week to decide top spot.<\/span><\/p>\n Both are locked on four points with Down’s scoring difference edging them in front of the Leinster side.<\/span><\/p>\n Tipp made a bright start with points from Sean O’Connor and Jack Kennedy giving them an early advantage before Down race clear.<\/span><\/p>\n Pat Havern opened Down’s account and he added four more in Down’s unanswered first-half burst with Andrew Gilmore, Ceilum Doherty and Ryan Johnson also on target.<\/span><\/p>\n Kennedy’s double helped Tipp reduce the gap to five at the interval in Thurles.<\/span><\/p>\n Down extended their lead to six before Tipp were awarded a penalty for a foul on Sean O’Connor but Fahey fired wide and the visitors were quick to capitalise.<\/span><\/p>\n