Fanning Free Fires Wexford to Opening-Day Victory

Last-gasp Mark Fanning free seals Wexford win over Antrim in Davy Fitzgerald’s frustrating Model County return

Davy Fitzgerald’s return to familiar territory in Wexford ended in bitter frustration for the Antrim boss when his side lost by one point after the hosts scored the winning goal in the eighth minute of additional time.

Fanning free fires Wexford to opening-day victory

Goalie Mark Fanning emerged as Wexford's captain fantastic after snatching Saturday's opening round National Hurling League Division 1B spoils with a goal direct from a free eight minutes into added-time.

Fanning late goal rescues Wexford hurlers, Down see off Clare in football

Antrim caught at the finish in the south-east.

Fanning's goal at the death sees Wexford snatch victory from Antrim in Division 1B opener - HoganStand

Mark Fanning rocketed in a 20-metre free in the seventh minute of injury-time as Wexford snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against a spirited Antrim side this afternoon in Division 1B of the Allianz Hurling League.