Updated at 17.26
Antrim 1-8
Wexford 1-20
WEXFORD cruised through to another Bord Gáis Energy All-Ireland U21 hurling final on September 12 with a comfortable 12-point victory over Antrim at Semple Stadium this afternoon.
Despite registering 19 wides, the Leinster champions were too good for the Saffrons.
A repeat of the semi-final upset involving the counties two years ago was never on the cards as Conor McDonald hit 0-7 for the winners, while also setting up Conor Devitt’s second half goal with a sublime flick.
McDonald had 0-5 on the board for the Model County as they led by 0-8 to 0-3 at half-time.
The sides were level at 0-1 apiece early on but Wexford took control and were never in any danger.
Cathal Dunbar, Kevin Foley and Tony French also registered points for JJ Doyle’s charges.
Christy McNaughton converted a pair of frees for the Saffrons, with Eoghan Campbell registering their only score from play of the opening half.
Antrim were more competitive in the second half and snuck in for a goal with nine minutes remaining, as McNaughton ghosted in behind the Wexford cover.
But Kevin Ryan’s reign ended in defeat for Antrim and they finished the game with 14 players when Damon McMullan was dismissed for a second bookable offence.
Wexford
1. Oliver O’Leary (Buffers Alley)
2. Simon Donohoe (Shelmaliers)
3. Liam Ryan (Rapparees)
4. Eoin Conroy (Naomh Eanna)
5. Jim White (Oil Gate)
6. Padraig Foley (Crossabeg)
7. Jack O’Connor (St Martins)
8. Conor Devitt (Ballyfad)
9. Tony French (Adamstown)
10. Andrew Kenny (Buffers Alley)
11. Kevin Foley (Rapparees)
12. James Cash (Shelmaliers)
13. Cathal Dunbar (Ballygarret)
14. Conor McDonald (Naomh Eanna)
15. Peter Sutton (Oulart)
Antrim:
1. Colin Heyden (Ruairi Og)
2. Tomás Ó’Ciaráin (Naomh Gall)
3. Tomás Burns (Fanaithe An Gleanna)
4. Donal O’Hara (Roibéard Eiméid)
5. Gerard Walsh (Ui Donnabhain Rosa)
6. Eoghan Campbell (Ruairi Og)
7. Ryan McCambridge (Ruairi Og)
8. James Connolly (Ui Donnabhain Rosa)
9. Damon McMullan (Na Seamróga)
10. Maoi Connolly (Na Seamróga)
11. Christy McNaughton (Ruairi Og)
12. Michael Dudley (Naomh Eoin)
13. Patrick McBride (Cathaoir an Rí)
14. Saul McCaughan (Mac Uilin)
15. James O’Connell (Gaeil Na Cluanaigh)
Scorers for Antrim: Christy McNaughton 1-2 (0-2f), Eoghan Campbell 0-2, Saul McCaughan (f), Ryan McCambridge, Damon McMullan & Maoi Connolly 0-1 each.
Scorers for Wexford: Conor McDonald 0-7 (4f, 1 65, 1 sl), Conor Devitt 1-2, Tony French 0-3, Andrew Kenny, Kevin Foley & Cathal Dunbar 0-2 each, Padraig Foley & Sean Kenny 0-1 each.
Antrim subs:
21. Cormac Ross (Naomh Éanna) for James Connolly (43)
22. Declan Traynor (Con Mag Aoidh) for McBride (47)
20. Deaglán Murphy (Ui Dhonnabháin Rosa) for O’Connell (50).
Wexford subs:
22. Jake Firman (St Martin’s) for Cash (49)
21. Shane Murphy (St James Ramsgrange) for Sutton (49)
20. Sam Kelly (Crossabeg Ballymurn) for Kenny (53)
17. Lar McDonald (Shamrocks) for O’Connor (53)
23. Sean Kenny (HWH Bunclody) for Kevin Foley (60).
Referee: Sean Cleere (Kilkenny).
