Cork hang on against Westmeath in chaotic thriller in the Páirc

Cork just prevailed in a contest that had something of everything

Chris Óg Jones of Cork scores a point despite the attempts of Sam McCartan, left, and Conor Dillon of Westmeath during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Cork and Westmeath at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Tom Beary/Sportsfile

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Chaos reigned right to the last minute. Cork goalkeeper Patrick Doyle, out at halfway, played the hairiest of crossfield passes. Had possession been lost, there was no one at home. The pass was retained, just. Cork held on, just.