Thomas Galligan's dismissal proved the turning point after which Westmeath hit 1-3 without reply.

Westmeath and Cavan will contest the first ever final

Longford pick up their first win of the campaign as Westmeath finish the game with 14 men.

Longford endured a difficult afternoon in Mullahoran losing 9-9 to 2-6 against Westmeath in the opening round of the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate