Moynalvey ladies claimed division 4 league honours with a comprehensive win over a depleted Trim side on a 3-11 to 0-4 score line in the final played in Moynalvey on Thursday evening 2nd June.
Moynalvey 3-11
Trim 0-4
Having suffered the disappointment of defeat in last year’s league final to Royal Gaels, Moynalvey made no mistake this time around.
Moynalvey’s only defeat in the group stages of the league was to Trim three weeks ago, however a polished performance from the home side here ensured a reverse result and the league title in the process.
Trim opened the scoring after thirty seconds, with Moynalvey’s first score a goal from Jennifer McLoughlin in the 4th minute.
Moynalvey opened up a five point lead with points from Ciara Thornton, Jennifer McLoughlin and Cheyenne O’Brien, 1-3 to 0-1, with seven minutes played.
Three further Moynalvey points from Ciara Thornton, Jennifer McLoughlin and substitute Sarah Kelly saw Moynalvey hold a six point half time lead on a 1-6 to 0-3 score line.
Moynalvey got off to the perfect start to the second half when a pass in from Stephanie Walsh skidded over the Trim ‘keeper to the back of the net, extending Moynalvey’s advantage to nine points, 2-6 to 0-3.
Moynalvey reeled off another 1-5 from Stephanie Walsh, Louise Donoghue (0-2), Jennifer McLoughlin (1-1) and Cheyenne O’Brien, with Trim’s only second half score coming in the final minutes, meaning Moynalvey ran out comfortable winners on a 3-11 to 0-4 full time score.
Hard to single players out in a magnificent all round team performance, but praise must be given to the two midfielders Louise Donoghue and Cheyenne O’Brien who ran themselves into the ground along with the ball winning ability of full forward Jennifer McLoughlin seeing her top score with 2-3.
After the game Moynalvey stalwart Louise Donoghue accepted the cup from Roy Mitchell of Meath ladies county board to the cheers of the drenched but delighted Moynalvey supporters and players.
Moynalvey team and scorers:
Aoibheann Corcoran, Bridgie Brennan, Abbie Killalea, Saoirse Corcoran, Aoife Weston, Aideen Smith, Fia O’Brien, Louise Donoghue (0-2), Cheyenne O’Brien (0-2), Rachel Garrett, Ciara Thornton (0-2), Stephanie Walsh (1-1), Rachel Pender, Jennifer McLoughlin, (2-3), Roisin Murphy.
Subs: Sarah Kelly (0-1), Juliette Wall, Ciara Mallee, Shiofra Deegan, Ciara Mulligan, Bronagh McParland, Emma McLoughlin, Emily Gilsenan, Meabh Ahern.
| < Prev | Next > |
|---|
