Wexford 0-21

Kilkenny 1-18

In the boxing world it was a drawn bout, so we can look forward to a rematch in two weeks time, next time up, there will be silverware on offer in the Leinster final. The four “Super Powers”of Leinster hurling all ended up on 5 points, but when scoring difference came into play, the old foes of Kilkenny and Wexford will meet again.

A full house in Innovate Wexford Park witnessed the thrills and spills of Championship hurling, both sides had their chances to win this encounter. Wexford played with the breeze in the opening half, had the better of the exchanges, and led 0-13 to 0-10 at halftime.

The teams had the 15,200 crowd on the edge of their seats right up to the final whistle; Sunday June 30^th put the date in your diary.

Wexford

M Fanning, D Reck, L Ryan, S Donohoe; P Foley (0-2, both frees), M O’Hanlon (capt), S Murphy; K Foley (0-1), D O’Keeffe (0-4); R O’Connor (0-2), L Óg McGovern, P Morris (0-2); C Dunbar, L Chin (0-6, five frees, one 65), C McDonald (0-2).

Subs: J O’Connor (0-2) for Dunbar (h/t), A Nolan for McGovern (53 mins), D Dunne for Morris (64)

Kilkenny

E Murphy, P Murphy (0-1), H Lawlor, J Holden (0-1); E Morrissey, P Walsh (0-1), P Deegan (0-1); C Buckley, C Fogarty (0-1); W Walsh (0-1), TJ Reid (capt) (0-7, all frees), R Leahy; A Mullen (1-3), C Fennelly (0-2), B Ryan

Subs: J Cleere for Deegan (17 mins, inj), J Maher for Buckley, L Blanchfield for Ryan (both 50 mins), J Donnolly for Walsh (69)