Kilkenny 1-13 Wexford 0-15
A 36th-minute goal from sub Jack Doyle proved decisive as Kilkenny held off a late Wexford surge to emerge with a single-point victory in this Leinster under-20 hurling championship final at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow on Monday night.
Kilkenny looked comfortable when they surged into a 1-9 to 0-5 lead after 36 minutes, but Wexford, with Cian Byrne showing immense accuracy from frees, gradually reduced the deficit. And with the last play of the game, five minutes into additional time, full forward Jack Redmond was inches wide with a point attempt that would have brought extra-time.
A strong defensive performance boosted Kilkenny through the opening 20 mi …
- May 10, 2022
