Davy Fitzgerald made no qualms about it prior to this quarter-final clash, Wexford were taking this league seriously and out to land a scalp over the League and All-Ireland champions, as he told TG4.
The league is massive. Don't let anyone fool you about that. The championship is number one, okay. League is right up there. As a young lad growing up, when Clare won there league's in the late 70s I remember that. It's what caught me hurling.
His team delivered today overcoming Galway on a scoreline of 1-23 to 0-23.
Galway were left to rue a straight red card for Jack Coyne midway through the second-half that ultimately proved the difference.
It was a nip-and-tuck game with neither side successful in gaining the upper hand until the closing exchanges. At half-time Wexford lead 1-9 to 0-11 thanks to a Conor McDonald goal after a surging run from Rory O'Connor.
Conor McDonald goals for Wexford after a surging run from Rory O Connor pic.twitter.com/SoEjJ6oE4x
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Wexford's long-range shooting was extremely impressive, with Jack O'Connor and Liam Ryan both landing huge scores to keep them in touch.
Watch as Jack O'Connor scores an inspirational point for @OfficialWexGAA pic.twitter.com/fzFEW7chrD
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Watch this excellent Liam Ryan Point for Wexford v Galway pic.twitter.com/FipbwMUroT
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For Wexford, the challenges continue thick and fast as today's result means Kilkenny in the semi-final next week. The winner of Dublin/Tipperary will face Limerick.
