O’Brien off mark as Wexford battle back for victory

Wexford 2-08 Longford 1-10

The victory did not look likely for lengthy periods of the opening half as Longford, with the aid of a strong wind, swept into an eight point lead, 1-7 to 0-2, after 32 minutes. However, a PJ Banville goal in first half additional time handed Wexford a lifeline.

Longford got off to a dream start and had 1-1 on the scoreboard inside 11 minutes. Their 11th minute goal was expertly created by centre-back Michael Quinn, who swept through the centre of the opposing defence before laying off to Robbie Smyth who finished low to the net.