Down ease relegation fears with Westmeath win
A last gasp score from Adam Crimmins saw Down beat Westmeath and boosted the Mournemen's Allianz League Division Two survival hopes.
The scores were level at 1-25 to 0-28 as the hooter neared but replacement Crimmins' fisted point secured a much needed victory for Conor Laverty's men and relegated their opponents in the process.
Despite the stakes for both counties it was an entertaining game at Pairc Esler which saw the sides trade the advantage throughout.
In no small part thanks to John McGeough's first-half goal, Down looked set to lead at the interval, but Luke Loughlin's late point ensured the teams went in level at 1-10 to 0-13.
As Pat Havern and Loughlin continued to trade key scores, a draw looked likely until Crimmins late intervention secured a crucial two points for his county.
The victory takes Down level on points with Cork and Louth, who meet at Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Sunday.
One of that trio is most likely to join Westmeath in Division Three next season, although Cavan, currently two points ahead, could be dragged into the mix should they lose both their remaining fixtures.
Down finish their campaign away to league leaders Monaghan on 23 March.
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