Roscommon too good for Galway

Galway 0-08, Roscommon 2-10

Fourteen-man Roscommon proved too good for Galway in the Allianz National Football League Division 1A game at Ballinasloe.

Roscommon took an instant lead when Nigel Dineen converted a penalty.

Further points from Gary Cox increased Roscommon's advantage.

Galway rallied and points from John Devane and Derek Savage brought them back into contention.

Savage missed a penalty and Roscommon led by 1-05 to 0-06 at the break.

Roscommon got their second goal after the resumption when Gary Cox scored after a solo effort.

Roscommon had Stephen Lohan sent off on 48 minutes for two yellow cards but Galway failed to make the advantage count.

Roscommon sealed the win with later points from Gary Cox and David O’Connor.