St. Brigid’s vs. Gowran
Venue: Tom Ryall Park
Date: 14/08/14
Score: St Brigid’s 5 – 8 Gowran 2 – 5
After a great league final win a lot was expected of the St. Brigid’s girls in this championship quarter final. The first half was off to a tough start, Gowran were strong across the field. St. Brigid’s took an early lead with a goal from Siún Corcoran in the opening minutes of the match. Minutes later, Gowran replied with a goal to bring the game to a draw. Team effort and scores from Eadaoin Murphy kept the girls going and although the girls fought hard, with the most possession in the first half, they were still coming up a little short as Gowran took the lead at half time by a point leaving it Gowran 2-3 and St. Brigid’s 2-2.
The second half started with both teams strong but Gowran picked up a quick point. St. Brigid’s came back with a goal from Eadaoin Murphy to take the lead by a point. Great team work and passing brought more scores from the St. Brigid’s girls as a further 2 points were scored by Leah Lanigan. Gowran were tough and fought very hard in the second half however our forwards appeared to get the better of them. Gowran attacked the St. Brigid’s backs numerous times but the ball was quickly kept out by the St. Brigid’s defense who worked very hard to keep the girls in the game. Another 2 goals came for the girls, one from Anna Robinson and another from Laoise Prendiville, while Eadaoin Murphy and Leah Lanigan picked up another 3 points between them. The game finished with a great victory for the girls. St. Brigid’s 5-8 to Gowran 2-5. The girls will now go on to compete in the semi-final, all details will be finalised at a later date
Team and scorers as follows:
Katie Brennan, Maebh Ging, Lisa Hogan, Claire Kelly, Therese Purcell, Eimear Keoghan, Kayleigh Nolan, Maggie Delaney, Niamh O’Connor, Rebecca O’Neill, Eadaoin Murphy(2-4), Leah Lanigan (0-4), Siùn Corcoran (1-0), Laoise Prendiville (1-0), Anna Robinson (1-0), Tara Walsh, Amy O’Brien, Christine Caldbeck, Katie Cahill, Celine O Dwyer, Claire Quigley.
Report by Amy O’ Connor