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Mon 04 Apr 2007McDonnell starsArmagh 2-10 Westmeath 0-12:Armagh and Westmeath will both share Division Two status in next year's NFL - and the Orchard County have cause for relief.Prior to this thrilling victory at Crossmaglen, they faced an ignominious drop into Division Three but a combination of experience, grit and sublime finishing from Steven McDonnell lessened the impact of their demotion.