Antrim opened their campaign with a welcome 3-18 to 2-15 victory at Casement Park.
Shane McNaughton hit 1-8 for the victors as the Model County were put to the sword on their trip across the border.
Eoin
Quigley's goal separated the sides heading into the second quarter, 1-4
to 0-4, but the Saffrons battled back gamely and had three-pointers of
their own from Shane McNaughton, debutant Kevin Sheerin and Karl Stewart
to claim a commanding 3-9 to 1-7 half-time advantage.
Laim
Dunne's charges refused to give up and it was 3-13 to 1-13 with twelve
minutes left as Wexford's half-time subs made a major impact.
But McNaughton and Stewart were having an incredible afternoon of point-taking for the hosts...
The
climax was thrilling as the gap came down to five, 3-16 to 2-14, after
Quigley struck his second goal of the match with three minutes
remaining.
But Jerry Wallis' men held on for a famous win.
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