Kildare squeeze past Westmeath and into another Leinster final 

A powerful performance from Kildare's forwards, led again by Jimmy Hyland who struck 1-4, was enough to see off Westmeath and secure a rematch of last year's provincial decider.

Kildare's Jimmy Hyland scores a point despite Jack Smith of Westmeath. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Kildare 1-21 Westmeath 2-15

What began with a virtual three-point handicap, following the concession of a goal after just 12 seconds, ended in a three-point win for Kildare at Croke Park, securing their return to the Leinster SFC final.