Historic & Dramatic Win For Kildare U20 Hurlers Last Night.

Wednesday, 7 July 2021 12:19

The Lilywhites defeated Wexford in St Conleth's Park.

An historic & most dramatic win for Kildare U-20 hurlers last night against Wexford in St. Conleths Park, Newbridge.

Two points from Liam Dempsey in the 6th minute of injury time gave 13 man Kildare a 1 point win, finishing 16 points to 1-12.

Kildare led up to the final two minutes when a Wexford penalty and a point had given them the lead for the first time.

Here's manager Pat English:

Liam Dempsey was again the top scorer with 14 points - his last two late in injury time - the equaliser and the winner:

Kildare will play Offaly next Tuesday in the quarter final - venue to be decided.

Tonight it’s the turn of the minors who play Laois in St. Conleth's Park, Newbridge, at 7.30pm.

KFM will have live updates of the game with Pat Costello.

The team has been named and is as follows:

In goal: Eoin Sheehan (Broadford)

Full backs: Ciarán Kirwan (Celbridge), Liam O'Reilly (Naas), Rian Redfern (Naas)

Half backs: Oisin Maher (Confey), Daniel O'Meara (Maynooth), Ryan Sinkey (Naas)

Midfield: Dara Crowley (Eire Óg Corra Choill), Alan Tobin (Naas)

Half forwards: Seamus Kelleher (Naas), Cian Boran (Naas), Niall Dolan (Eire Óg Corra Choill)

Full forwards: Ciarán Mangan (Sallins), Fionn Maher (Naas), James Dolan (Celbridge)

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