Two goals in the final four minutes of extra time gave Westmeath a dramatic win over Kildare in a quarter-final replay at Mullingar on Saturday.

The Lilywhites looked the more impressive side in the opening half and even though they faced a stiff breeze, deservedly led at the break by 0-7 to 0-5.

In a low-scoring second half, Westmeath eventually edged in front and indeed it was a relieved Kildare team which saw Colm Reilly shoot over a levelling point two minutes from the end of normal time.

Kildare regained the initiative in the first period of extra time and, boosted by a John Doyle goal, built up a 1-12 to 0-11 advantage.

However, Westmeath, inspired by the outstanding Des Dolan, finished in style and goals from Aidan Canning and Joe Fallon saw them run out winners to secure a semi-final meeting against Wicklow.

WESTMEATH: C Mullin; P Mullen, J Galvin, F Murray; B Lambden, A Canning (1-1), D Kilmartin; D O'Shaughnessy, K Burke; J Fallon (1-5), M Ennis, R Browne; J Dowdall, D Dolan (0-7), J P Casey (0-1). Subs: K Shanley for J Dowdall, F Wilson for K Shanley, J Brennan for M Ennis, A Daly for J P Casey, M Burke for K Burke.

KILDARE: P Canavan; D Barry, C Davy, L Hogan; A Flood, D Byrne (0-1), K Dwane; D Earley, R Sweeney; P Brennan (0-5), J Doyle (1-2), C Kearney; C Reilly (0-3), T Fennin (0- 2), A McAndrew. Subs: B Donovan for P Brennan, P Winders for A McAndrew, B O'Keeffe (0-1) for C Kearney, B Flood for T Fennin, E Coffey for R Sweeney.

Referee: P O'Toole (Longford).