KEITH PRAISES YOUNG MODEL AFTER OPENER

KEITH ROSSITER has backed his young Wexford side to leave a real imprint on the provincial championship after seeing off Antrim in their opening round tie on home soil.

- BY BRENDAN FURLONG

Following injuries to key players like Conor McDonald (back) and Liam Ryan (surgery), Wexford were dealt a huge blow just 22 minutes in when referee Colm Lyons sent off wing-forward Jack O'Connor after a goalmouth incident.

'It was an amazing effort to get the job done playing so long with 14 players in difficult conditions. It was a big win for us, it's vital to take home points, for we have some difficult away games, Dublin next Saturday to be followed with Galway," said Rossiter.