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Kehoe was Wexford's match-winner (file photo). Ryan Byrne/INPHO
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Antrim were the puck of a ball away from a remarkable comeback against Wexford

Harry Kehoe was Wexford’s hero after the home side nearly let a huge lead slip.

Wexford 1-24

Antrim 2-20

HARRY KEHOE STRUCK late to halt a remarkable Antrim comeback and snatch a win for 14-man Wexford in Division 1B.

The resurgent Saffrons trailed by eight points midway through the second half but looked to have completed mission impossible with an unanswered 1-6 that gave them the lead.

But Kehoe held his nerve at the death to send the crowd home happy from Wexford Park.

The hosts led 1-12 to 1-9 at the break, Paul Shiels’ goal for Antrim cancelled out by Liam Og McGovern, but they had to play more than half the game with a man less after Tomas Waters was dismissed for striking.

Despite their numerical disadvantage, they completely dominated after the restart and looked to be home and dry at 1-21 to 1-13.

But Antrim chipped away and took a 2-19 to 1-21 lead when a free was flicked in for their second goal, only for Kehoe to deny them at the last.

Division 2A

  • Westmeath 2-20 London 1-8
  • Kerry 0-14 Derry 0-14
  • Carlow 3-17 Wicklow 1-6

Division 2B

  • Down 1-13 Armagh 0-9
  • Donegal 1-12 Mayo 3-14
  • Meath 0-14 Kildare 0-24

Division 3A

  • Roscommon 1-21 Louth 1-9
  • Fermanagh 1-16 Fingal 3-13
  • Tyrone 1-13 Monaghan 2-10

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