Wexford goalkeeper Anthony Masterson has spoken of his determination to put his Leinster final blunder behind him against Limerick tomorrow.

Masterson was inconsolable at the final whistle after his decision to push a hopeful Dublin ball backfired with it rebounded off full back Graham Molloy and into the Wexford net for the game's turning point.

"I was a bit embarrassed about the reaction (the tears) afterwards, but sure it was just the way it happened on the day. It was just that we had built ourselves up for the big occasion," he said in the Irish Independent.

"It meant so much to us to win a Leinster title and we really honestly believed that we were going to win this one. It didn't matter who was in our way, we believed in our own ability.

"Compared to 2008, the belief was massive this year and it was such a disappointing result at the end of the day, especially because of the way the match was going, and the goal turned it and gave Dublin a lifeline.

"They took it with both hands and I was just very disappointed after the match. It meant a lot to me and I felt sorry for myself for a few days."

He continued: "Our heads were down, we were devastated as you would be after losing a provincial title. You give it so much, that's the way the mind works and the body works.

"But we've really been flying in training since Sunday and all this week. If we can get past Limerick, we've a massive chance to get back into the race for Sam." Tweet

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