A goal mid-way through the first half by Lee Walker was the critical score in this often tempestuous WFC 'B' quarter-final in Monomolin on Sunday afternoon.

With both sides determined not to be dragged down into the relegation dog-fight, tough tackling and robust challenges were the order of the day. Indeed it was this aspect of the game rather than poor shooting which kept the scoreline down.

The Sarsfields led by 1-3 to 0-4 at half-time, but on the resumption it was Castletown who took the initiative and kicked over three unanswered points and with ten minutes remaining, they led by the minimum. It was at this stage however, that the Wexford town team showed their mettle and a great score from a free out near the sideline by Barry Goff brought them back level. Two further points were added and try as they might, Castletown could not find there way past a resolute Sarsfields defence, and after a tense 6 minutes of injury time, referee Ian Plunkett blew the whistle to shouts of joy from the Wexford town players and supporters.

Each and every one of the Sarsfields players can hold their heads high after this performance. From the defensive line where Enda Whelan and Fran Cleary were immense through to the forward line where Jason Murphy and Lee Walker caused problems to the Castletown backline all day. They were ably supported by a dominant midfield pairing of Barry Goff and Ciaran O'Leary.

With the threat of relegation now gone, this team can concentrate on progressing in the 'B' championship safe in the knowledge that their Senior status of 29 years is secured once more.

Sarsfields: James Roice; Enda Whelan, Mikey Hanrahan, Fran Cleary; Brendan Mulligan, Shane Barnes, David Gannon; Barry Goff, Ciaran O'Leary; Paul Gannon, Andy Moore, Donnacha Doyle; Lee Walker, Noel Walsh, Jason Murphy. Subs: Peter Grannell for Barnes(inj.); Paul Harrington for Grannell