OULART-THE-BALLAGH claimed their fifth successive Wexford senior hurling title today with a 3-12 to 1-16 win over Ferns at Wexford Park.
Oulart-The-Ballagh got off to a terrific start after early goals from Rory Jacob and Nicky Kirwan to lead 2-2 to 0-1 after 4 minutes. But Ferns bounced back and were in front by 0-12 to 2-4 at the interval.
Kirwan grabbed Oulart’s third goal in the 40th minute to put them in front by 3-6 to 0-13 yet Paul Morris fired hom a goal for Ferns eight minutes later that pushed them into a 1-15 to 3-7 lead.
The teams were level at 1-16 to 3-10 with two minutes left but in a dramatic finale Oulart-The-Ballagh grabbed two late points.
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And their goalkeeper Ben O’Connor was pretty happy afterwards.
Oulart-The Ballagh's goalkeeper enjoyed their Wexford SHC final win today
Oulart-The Ballagh's goalkeeper enjoyed their Wexford SHC final win today
OULART-THE-BALLAGH claimed their fifth successive Wexford senior hurling title today with a 3-12 to 1-16 win over Ferns at Wexford Park.
Oulart-The-Ballagh got off to a terrific start after early goals from Rory Jacob and Nicky Kirwan to lead 2-2 to 0-1 after 4 minutes. But Ferns bounced back and were in front by 0-12 to 2-4 at the interval.
Kirwan grabbed Oulart’s third goal in the 40th minute to put them in front by 3-6 to 0-13 yet Paul Morris fired hom a goal for Ferns eight minutes later that pushed them into a 1-15 to 3-7 lead.
The teams were level at 1-16 to 3-10 with two minutes left but in a dramatic finale Oulart-The-Ballagh grabbed two late points.
And their goalkeeper Ben O’Connor was pretty happy afterwards.
Ben O'Connor celebrates with his team
Ben O'Connor celebrates with his team
Ben O'Connor celebrates
Ben O'Connor celebrates with Darren Nolan
Ben O'Connor celebrates with his team
Ben O'Connor celebrates with Darren Nolan
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