Meath blew past Wexford in a dominant performance at the Tailteann Cup Quarter-Final, securing a 2-23 to 0-12 victory. In the opening stages, Meath swiftly established their superiority and never let up, with Jordon Morris and James McEntee leading the charge with four points each. Aaron Lynch scored 1-1 to give Meath a commanding 1-9 to 0-1 lead after just 20 minutes of play. From there, Morris, Lynch, and Matthew Costello continued to pile on the points, bringing Meath to a 1-12 to 0-3 advantage by halftime.
The second half was more of the same, with Wexford unable to mount a comeback against Meath’s superior play. Lynch and McEntee each added to their impressive total, while substitute Daithà McGowan scored three consecutive points to press his claim for a starting place in the semi-finals. Meath cruised to victory, taking advantage of a weakened Wexford defense to score a total of 2-23. Morris and Cathal Hickey both scored to add an extra gloss to the final score.
After the match, Meath manager Colm O’Rourke spoke to LMFM’s Brendan Cummins about the team’s performance. Meath now await Monday’s draw to discover their semi-final opponents and continue their run in the Tailteann Cup competition.
Overall, Meath’s commanding display against Wexford was a display of their quality and control, proving that they are a team to be reckoned with. Their strong performance in the quarter-finals may serve as an indication of their future success in the competition, as they look to build momentum and continue their quest for glory.
