Match Story

THE deliberate takedown of Lee Chin running through on goal showed again the need to explore a black card in hurling for a goal-scoring opportunity.

ANOTHER five-point burst before the break left the Premier County seven ahead at the interval.

FROM a point where Wexford were 1-7 to 1-4 ahead with 20 minutes gone, Tipperary’s six points without reply gave them a commanding lead.

BOTH sweepers managed to make the scoresheet, Shaun Murphy for Wexford and Donagh Maher for Tipperary.

TWO fine saves from Daragh Mooney in goals for Tipperary — both from Conor McDonald — ensured the points went to the home side.