Fired-up Roscommon best in battle of the west

Roscommon 2-10

Despite being reduced to 14 men 15 minutes into the second-half, following the red carding of left half-forward Stephen Lohan, was red carded for an uncompromising for a heavy tackle on Derek Savage, Roscommon kept their nerve to and held their composure to outplay their lacklustre opponents.

The omens always looked bright for Roscommon were quick to put their stamp on the game and after just 90 seconds captain Nigel Dineen expertly slotted home a penalty after Gary Fahy fouled Karl Mannion inside the square.