Wexford’s late heroics stun shell-shocked Cats

Wexford 1-21 Kilkenny 0-21 (after extra time)

Wexford raced into a 0-4 to 0-1 lead after eight minutes. After a John Power pointed free had Kilkenny ahead within 90 seconds, Wexford responded with four unanswered points. A beautiful Conor McDonald point had the sides level while Byrne’s free, along with efforts from Rhys Clarke and McDonald, once again had the Slaneysiders three points clear.

The excellent free-taking of John Power had the Cats back level by the 11th minute with three excellent efforts. Lee Chin and Ger Aylward traded points before Wexford edged back in front through a Jack Guiney pointed free.