A first half hat-trick from Danny Furlong earned Wexford Youths a comfortable victory over FAI Cup semi-finalists Finn Harps in their Airtricity Division One clash at Ferrycarrig Park tonight.
The former Cork City striker put the home side ahead with a penalty awarded for handball in the 17th minute.
He doubled the advantage with a deft chip over Shaun Patton in the 42nd minute and completed his hat-trick a minute into first half stoppage time.
Wexford Youths: Graham Doyle, Stephen Last, Gary Delaney, Kilian Cantwell, Shane Nolan, Eric Molloy, Aidan Keenan, Shane Dunne, Dean Broaders, Craig Wall, Danny Furlong.
Substitutes: Danielius Niekis, Andy Mulligan, Craig McCabe, Bryan Doyle, Ryan Delaney, Adam Cox, Ben Ryan.
Finn Harps: Shaun Patton, Packie Mailey, Mark Coyle, Ciaran Coll, Caoimhin Bonner, Carel Tiofack, Gerard O’Callaghan, Pat McCann, Jordan Loftus, Sean McCarron, Darragh Black.
Substitutes: Conor Winn, Hugh Moy, Cathal McDaid, Josh Mailey, Oisin Hassett.
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