It's not a massive upset but in the context of things it's huge for Plunkett's. They were very big and physical, which led to a lot of frees against but they gained more than they gave away from it. They went into their shell in the second half and it could have cost them but their defence was outstanding. Great to have a championship where at least 4 teams think they can win it. Hard luck to Na Piarsaig who fought back in the second half.

Gaawestmeath (Westmeath) - Posts: 86 - 23/12/2024 12:08:28    2584331

Na Piarsaigh had the likes of Davy Williams, Darragh Smith, Ryan Williams, Conor Heffernan, Alex Little, Kylan Heffernan, reigning champions and beat Plunketts by 18 points in group stages, Plunketts minus their best forward Eoin Meehan, the reaction of the Na Piarsaigh supporters during the closing stages and afterwards suggests it was nowhere on the cards, Plunketts had far greater hunger and desire, complacency was a factor in the Na Piarsaigh set up, resulting in a massive upset.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1948 - 23/12/2024 12:08:49    2584332

jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1614 - 23/12/2024 13:50:32    2584341