Raharney’s late show sinks Crookedwood

The opening round of the Westmeath SHC was played over the weekend with all eight teams taking part in the double headers of games played in Cusack Park, Mullingar on Saturday and Sunday evening.

The opening game last evening saw Crookedwood, last year’s Intermediate champions, almost cause a major shock against a hotly-fancied Raharney side.

Crookedwood were reduced to 14 players as early as the ninth minute when Edward Nally was sent off, but they turned in a resilient performance to lead 0-13 to 0-11 entering the final minute. However, an injury-time goal by Robbie Greville saved Raharney and gave them victory by a single point, 1-11 to 0-13.