Waterford claim victory but pushed all the way by Wexford

South-east spoils go the way of the Blues at the RSC

Phoenix Patterson of Waterford, left, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal against Wexford at RSC in Waterford. Picture: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

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Waterford held on by the skin of their teeth to return to winning ways in the SSE Airtricity First Division after they were put to the pin of their collar by a battling Wexford FC at the RSC as the Blues remain unbeaten and top of the league pile.