Wicklow have too much for Roscommon hurlers

Roscommon fell to an opening day 10 point defeat to Wicklow in their Christy Ring Cup group A game on Saturday afternoon.

Just five minutes where on the clock when Gary Hughes found the Roscommon net having missed a guilt edge opportunity within seconds of the throw-in.

While Roscommon recovered slightly it was Wicklow who led 1-8 to five points at half-time.

The game seemed to turn for Roscommon at the second water break when Gary Byrne was shown a straight red with Roscommon pulling it back to a four point game.

However Wicklow had an extra gear with Mikey Lee firing into the net to see Wicklow to a 2-18 to 1-11.