Wexford hang on to tame Cats in Leinster U20 hurling tie

Kilkenny were short five key players, four of whom are in the senior squad for Sunday's league final

BALL GAME: A hurley and sliotar Pic: Lorraine O'Sullivan/INPO

Wexford 2-17 Kilkenny 0-20

A win is a win but Wexford manager Keith Rossiter will be far from happy as his side scrambled over the line with a three-point victory over a depleted Kilkenny in their opening round Leinster U20 Tier 1 hurling championship game at Chadwicks Wexford Park.