Game over in Wexford as an Wassim Aouachria scored a hat-trick to lead Waterford to a 3-0 victory.

Five minutes to play here and barring a miracle, Waterford will have three goals and three points tonight.

Wexford are going all out as James Keady makes a triple change

From a corner kick, Waterford have a header cleared off their line as Colm Cox is beaten but his defence saves him

Aouachria on the break is a constant threat. He is laying down a marker for the season and putting himself into contention for the top scorer.

On the hour mark here, the big question is if Wexford can get back into this game?

Aouachria completes his hat-trick with a lovely sidefooted finish to the corner of the net after a long ball out of defence.

A few crunching tackles in the opening section to the half. We have a pause in play as Brandon McCann receives assistance.

Wexford have started positively and have won a corner as they pressure the Waterford defence.

After a Dream start for Waterford, they have maintained control of this game and lead 2-0 at half-time.

Ryan Burke smashes over the bar with a deflection from a Waterford corner.

Wexford are playing out from the back but are almost caught out through a lax pass. However Ethan Boyle smelled the danger quickly and cleared upfield.

Superb double save from Cox in goal as Waterford attack. That will boost his confidence after conceding two goals.

Calls for a backpass from Wexford as Baggley wins his tackle but it goes directly back to his keeper.

Quarter of an hour gone here and while Wexford have really upped the pressure, the final ball is letting them down.

Baggley earns a yellow card for a high foot challenge in the middle of the pitch.

Aouachria is played through but the Wexford keeper is quick off his line and out of his box to clear the danger.

Adeyemo has a header in the box for Wexford and is claiming for a penalty after a slight shove, but his protests are waved away.

Ethan Boyle earns a yellow card as he takes down the danger man Aouchria off the ball.

Parsons is causing the home team trouble on the left, turning his defender inside out before winning a corner.

This derby is starting to spice up and the crowd are getting involved. Wexford have had more possession recently.

Big shout for handball from Wexford . Corner kick is given however.

Idowu with a great run down the right, beats his man and crosses for into the six yard box for Aouachria to eaily tap in. 2-0

Waterford have started strongly tonight. They are controlling possession in the early stages. Aouachria breaks the deadlock, cutting in from the right and shoots, which is deflected over the keeper.

Waterford have started strongly tonight. They are controlling possession in the early stages.

And we are off tonight!