Watch: Brilliant Cooney finish pushes Westmeath four in front against Kildare

Brian Cooney of Westmeath in action against Kildare ©INPHO/James Lawlor

Westmeath came from four points down to lead by 1-8 to 0-10 in this afternoon’s Leinster SFC semi-final against Kildare in Tullamore.

After the Lilywhites had run up a 0-7 to 0-3 lead, Mark McHugh’s side sent over five points unanswered before hitting the net with this superb individual goal from Brian Cooney (watch below).

A Darragh Swords two-pointer and single from Eoin Cully would see the minimum between the sides at the break.

🚨GOAL🚨
WEASTMEATH HAVE FOUND THEIR SPARK⚡️
An unbelievable comeback for the Lake County!⬆️💪#KILvWES
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