WEXFORD YOUTHS HAVE been crowned Women’s National League champions for the third time in four years after a dramatic final-day, winner-takes-all clash against Peamount United at Ferrycarrig Park.

The penultimate round of results meant leaders Peamount headed into the game needing just a draw to secure a first championship since 2012 while second-placed Wexford – one point back – had to go for the jugular.

It was tense and tight for the opening period but, just before the break, Emma Hansberry put the home side in front with a terrific finish.

Peamount pushed to try and find an equaliser however, midway through the second-half, Rianna Jarrett doubled Wexford’s lead and the home fans dared to dream.

And Laura Heffernan’s side dug in their heels for the remainder of the game and held on for a famous 2-0 victory.

🙌🏽 Hands up if you've just won the #WNL title! pic.twitter.com/2TWyV24i4L

— ContinentalTyres WNL (@FAI_WNL) November 4, 2017

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