Evan Shefflin’s 17th minute goal proved crucial as it helped Kilkenny to a two-point victory over a battling Wexford side in this exciting Leinster U20 HC final at Innovate Wexford Park yesterday evening. With Evan Shefflin winning a lot of ball in midfield, Kilkenny got the crucial breakthrough after 17 minutes. Points from Ross Banville frees and Sean O’Connor kept the homeside in touch, while Niall Brassil was on-target with two placed balls, leaving Kilkenny the more comfortable side leading 1-7 to 0-7 at the interval. As the sun broke through, both sides opened the second half on a bright note, exchanging points through Niall Brassil and Charlie McGuckin. Wexford then enjoyed a purple patch as two Ross Banville points left the minimum separating the sides, 1-9 to 0-11.

Source: Irish Examiner July 18, 2019 04:41 UTC