Cork narrowly defeated Westmeath in a thrilling Division 2 football match, keeping their promotion hopes alive. Chris Óg Jones was instrumental for Cork, scoring 3-4. Matthew Whittaker put in a strong performance for Westmeath, scoring a goal and creating two more. Meath also secured a win against Down, joining Cork at the top of the table.
Cork kept their Division 2 promotion hopes alive with a one-point victory over Westmeath in an entertaining contest. Chris Óg Jones was instrumental for Cork , blasting 3-4, with his final goal providing a crucial four-point cushion in the 67th minute. Ronan Wallace's late goal for Westmeath (1-1) made for a nervy finish, but Cork held on to secure the win. Young wing-back Matthew Whittaker shone for the visitors, scoring one goal, creating two more, and constantly threatening a fourth.
The McCartan brothers, Danny (0-6) and Sam (1-3), combined for four two-pointers, but it wasn't enough to prevent Westmeath's third consecutive defeat and growing relegation concerns. The game was an open contest with both teams scoring primarily from play. Cork led 1-10 to 1-9 at half-time thanks to two-pointers from Brian O’Driscoll, Seán McDonnell, and Eoghan McSweeney. Westmeath punished missed opportunities from Cork, netting through Whittaker's shot that just evaded Patrick Doyle's grasp. Cork's goal came in the 14th minute when McDonnell squared for Jones to slide in for the finish. Westmeath fought back to lead briefly in the second half but Jones' second goal and a series of points from McDonnell, O’Driscoll, and Cathail O’Mahony put Cork back in control. Colm O’Callaghan's 66th-minute point triggered a decisive move for Cork, securing their victory. Meanwhile, Meath joined Cork, Monaghan, and Roscommon atop the Division 2 table with a second-half comeback against Down.
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