Meath lead Dublin by 9 points to 1-4 at half time in the Leinster SFC final at Croke Park.

The underdogs took an early two point lead before a Paul Flynn goal settled Dublin nerves and put the reigning Leinster champions into the lead.

Jim Gavin’s looked comfortable then but faded towards the end of the half, as Meath exerted their dominance on proceedings.

Michael Newman has been particularly impressive for the Royals, kicking five points so far.