Gary O’Rourke
In just his second championship match, the big Ballyhaise man was reasonably solid but he will be disappointed with a couple of miscued kick-outs and was forced into over-carrying in extra time which led to a crucial Tyrone point. 6
Cian Reilly
Loose on McCurry early doors, he improved as the game wore on and was tigerish on breaking ball and always looked to deliver footpasses to the inside line. Overall, though, a difficult day. 6
Killian Brady 7
The Gunner received a standing ovation from the home supporters when he was withdrawn, having run himself to a standstill. Kicked what was for him a rare point in the first half and tried to set the tempo physically. While he was turned over on a couple of occasions, he never took a step back. 7
Brían O’Connell
Probably Cavan’s best player on the day, while he found the going tough at times up against Darragh Canavan and McCurry, the Ramor man grew into the contest, coming up with 0-2 from play including the equaliser and several priceless turnovers. 7.5
Padraig Faulkner
For the second successive match, the joint-captain found the net. Faulkner, an All-Star full-back in 2020, has been back to his best since being switched further out the field. A typical battling performance full of brawn and energy, he emptied the tank. 8
Niall Carolan
Comes out of the match with his reputation enhanced. Like most of his teammates, the 22-year-old was curiously off the pace in the first half but used his speed to great effect afterwards and rattled home Cavan’s third goal. 6.5
Conor Brady
The Gowna man used his physicality at times but didn’t get into his usual scoring positions in a workmanlike showing. 6
Luke Fortune
One bad error in the first half saw him skew an attempted clearance over the sideline in front of the stand. Redeemed himself somewhat with a well-taken point but was withdrawn at half-time. 5
Oisin Kiernan (Denn)
A difficult afternoon for the Denn man, who is a newcomer to the team this year. His physicality is his ace card but Tyrone were a step up in that regard and he found it hard to impose himself; made way just before half-time. 5
Ciaran Brady
Brady has long been the pulse of the Cavan side but while he emptied the tank and forced one pivotal turnover in front of the stand, he didn’t seem to have his usual zip, possibly showing signs of jadedness after a long winter with his club, Arva, which culminated in a junior All-Ireland. 6.5
Gerard Smith
The Lavey man found gaps hard to come by. Against Monaghan, he put defenders on the back foot but struggled to break the line here. Still used possession wisely and kicked a super point off the left. 6.5
Oisin Kiernan (Castlerahan)
The 2020 Ulster medallist is a classy ball-player but took a little too much out of it on this occasion when, in reality, Cavan needed to bomb forward at pace where possible. Withdrawn at half-time. 5
Cian Madden
Full of running and started superbly with a super point from the right and his first Ulster Championship goal but ran out of steam and was substituted in the second half. 6.5
Paddy Lynch
Padraig Hampsey had the upper hand in their battle, blotting Lynch out in the first half. Cavan’s top scorer landed two from play in the second and nailed a 45-metre free from the hands but for long spells, he was forced on to the back foot. 7
Oisin Brady
After a poor start in which he was blocked and turned over as well as missing a couple of shots, Brady had an excellent second half. His 0-3 from play were all quality efforts and his pace and directness caused Tyrone problems. 7.5
Subs
James Smith
Usually a starter, he went off with a knock against Monaghan and wasn’t fit to go from the beginning here. Got involved when he came on and disrupted Tyrone but will be disappointed with a couple of decisions on the ball. 7
Tiarnan Madden
The second half was made for the young Gowna man, who revels in space. He was an outlet for possession at all times and kicked two good scores as well as taking on defenders where possible. 7
Jason McLoughlin
Twelve years on from his debut, McLoughlin came on at half-time, having missed the Monaghan game due to injury. Was burned by Darragh Canavan on one occasion but contributed plenty on the ball, including laying on Carolan’s goal. 6.5
Cormac O’Reilly
The son of Cavan’s 1997 hero Damien was a real livewire when introduced, breaking lines and generally making a nuisance of himself. 7
Killian Clarke
Another veteran who missed the Monaghan game with injury, he came on with 10 minutes to go in normal time and got on the ball but struggled to make a major impact. 6
Ryan Donohoe
Looked to make things happen but will be disappointed with his execution when he had a couple of good opportunities in extra time. 5
Tristan Noach Hofmann
Not on long enough to be rated.