Derry’s smash and grab

Derry 1-18 Westmeath 0-15

Level with Derry after 70 minutes of an absorbing encounter, they appeared as likely as the Ulster outfit to go on and snatch victory, perhaps in extra-time given the close nature of the contest.

Four minutes later, however, we were left to consider a six-point Derry victory that sets them up just nicely for a crack at Down in the Ulster championship.