Wexford will regard themselves as very unfortunate not to get something from the game in Ferrycarrig tonight as they conceded two late goals to Longford in really difficult conditions. With a strong gale, unceasing driving rain and a very slippy pitch, there was a touch of a lottery about the entire game. Wexford started with Corey, Darragh, Owen, Crokey, Lee, Danny Doyle, Ryan, Paddy, Emmet and with Jack Doherty playing behind Danny Furlong up front. From the start, it was a contrast of playing styles with Longford being very patient and Wexford more direct. First half was virtually even in terms of chances. On eight minutes, first decent chance fell to Wexford when Danny Furlong had a shot which Steacy in the Longford goal could only knock back to him, but it rose just a bit too high for Danny to volley cleanly home. A good Longford move then saw Elworthy have a chip which just went the high side of the Wexford crossbar. Immediately, former Wexford player Dobbs limped off for Longford and was replaced. Corey Chambers then had a decent catch from a Longford free which curled round the Wexford wall. On 18 minutes, Wexford went ahead when Danny Furlong got a through ball which he’d normally convert in his sleep and he didn’t disappoint on this occasion. 1-0 to Wexford. Longford then had two headed chances, the second of which hit Corey Chambers on his goal-line when either side would have sufficed. Corey was able to grab on the second attempt. Wexford finished well when Emmet Nugent had a cross which went just past the far post and Danny Furlong showed less composure with an effort on his left peg. 1-0 to Wexford at half-time.
