Game of inches as Tyrone survive late scare to stay alive

Westmeath made their exit from the Championship with their standing very much enhanced

Westmeath’s John Heslin reacts at the final whistle

All Ireland SFC Group 2: Tyrone 0-18 Westmeath 0-18

Tyrone came within inches of elimination from the All-Ireland SFC series as John Heslin’s stoppage time free drifted just wide, and the Ulster men held on for a draw that sends them on the road for next weekend’s preliminary quarter-final against either Donegal, Kildare or Cork.