Kilkenny hold nerve and stumble over the line

Kilkenny 0-22 Wexford 1-16

During the most tense period of the game, Wexford had the misfortune to waste scoring opportunities which could have earned a draw or even seen them retain their title.

For raging favourites Kilkenny, it was a struggle to the winning post and they were as relieved to hear the final whistle as they had been shell-shocked after losing sensationally in last year’s semi-final.