Kilkenny gear up for All-Ireland quarter-final with win over South East rivals
Kilkenny 1-12 Wexford 1-7
In Wexford Park there was nothing at stake other than bragging rights in a south-east derby, not to mention form going into crucial quarter-final and relegation fixtures for Kilkenny and Wexford.
Kilkenny are unbeaten in this year’s championship, while Wexford, the defending Leinster champions who beat the Cats in the provincial competition, have failed to win a game in the All-Ireland series.
An early Leah Furlong goal got the hosts out to a dream start and they led by 1-2 to 0-3 after 20 minutes, but despite going deep into their panel to share around the championship minutes.
Kilkenny were dogged and competitive, stout in defence with Laura Murphy striking dead balls well.
A brace from Katie Nolan gave them some breathing room and it was her green flag in the 54th minute that was the pivotal score in a 1-12 to 1-7 win.
Kilkenny will play in the All-Ireland quarter-finals next weekend ahead of one of the All-Ireland Hurling semi-finals.
Their opponents will be known after the draw on RTE Radio 1’s Morning Ireland on Monday.
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