Laois take time to find form

Laois 1-15 Westmeath 1-09

Laois take time to find form
Mon, 05 May, 2014 - 01:00
Paul O’Donovan

Laois were red-hot favourites to win this game but they trailed at the break by 0-5 to 1-5, after a Derek McNicholas free from 75m sailed into the net for a fortuitous Westmeath goal.

Westmeath still led by three after 50 minutes but then Laois moved up a gear and took control.

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