Shane Walsh's hamstring injury a worry for Galway after five-point win over Roscommon

The superb Mattie Tierney took over some of the free-taking duties from Walsh and was the game’s key figure in this battle of the two sides relegated from the top flight

Galway goal-scorer Matthew Tierney celebrates near the end of the game. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Galway 2-11 Roscommon 0-12

The championship battle between the two sides relegated from the top flight could have done with a better backdrop than a greasy pitch and wet day in Roscommon, but Galway held an edge in this one from start to finish to get their season back on track.