Tipperary made to battle but survive Westmeath scare

The midlanders' long ball tactic caused havoc.

Dan McCormack of Tipperary challenges for a high ball against Niall Mitchell of Westmeath. Pic: INPHO/Natasha Barton

Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group B: Tipperary 3-25 Westmeath 2-21 

A stoppage-time own goal from keeper Noel Conaty helped Tipperary survive a late scare against Westmeath and move closer to a place in the Allianz Hurling League semi-finals.