Two points in the closing seconds from Darren Stamp and Paul Carley gave Wexford a fortunate victory over Dublin in the Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship at Nowlan Park yesterday.
Dublin led most of the way but just two second-half scores left them vulnerable. Wexford missed a lot of chances and their luck appeared to have run out when Nicky Lambert crashed a shot against the post in the 56th minute and then almost immediately Carley had an effort saved on the line.
However, with 90 seconds remaining a 65 from Trevor Kelly resulted in a goal for Michael Jacob which put Wexford 1-10 to 19 in front.
Dublin drew level through Dave Donnelly but they were floored by Wexford's late scores. The winners play Offaly in the semi-final at the same venue next Wednesday.
WEXFORD: M White; N Maguire, D O'Connor, R Kirwan; R Mallon, B McGee, T Kelly; N Lambert (0-1), D Lyng; B Lambert (0-3), D Stamp (0-1), R Barry (0-3); S O'Neill, P Carley (0-3), M Jacob (1-0). Subs: J Kavanagh for D O'Connor, D Mythen (0-1) for S O'Neill, C O'Loughlin for D Lyng, R Quigley for B Lambert.
DUBLIN: T Donohue; C Dooley, M Breathnach, A Ryan; K Ryan, E Cullen, P Loane; J Cullen, C Keaney (0-4); D Henry, D Russell (0-1), P Murray (1-0); D Donnelly (0-3), D Heffernan (0-1), F Armstrong (0-1). Sub: D Curtin for D Henry.
Referee: P Neary (Kilkenny).
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