Republic of Ireland 2-3 Scotland
THE REPUBLIC of Ireland's Under 15 Girls Schools side face a tough task to defend their Bob Docherty Cup crown after they were beaten 3-2 by Scotland on day two in Cardiff:
The girls in green went into the game in confident mood following the 3-1 defeat of hosts Wales 24 hours earlier but were undone by three quick/fire goals inside 17 minutes yesterday (April 13):
The Scots had lost to Northern Ireland a day earlier but came flying out of the traps and a Georgie Rafferty free kick on seven minutes was followed up three minutes later by a Carla Jackson strike:
Lizzir Arnott made it three soon after with a header from a corner and it took Ireland until just before half/time to respond when Amber Barrett broke free to score her third goal in two days:
Despite a gallant second/half effort, lead by a superb performance from substitute Aisling Frawley, and another goal late on from Barrett, Jason Carey's side were unable to level the scores:
They now face Northern Ireland in the final game of tournament today, requiring a three/goal win, and a less/convincing win from Scotland in their game with Wales, to keep the trophy:
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Amy Corcoran; Eimear Lafferty, Nadine Crawford, Ciara McNamara, Michelle O’Regan, Amy O’Connor (Capt), Katie Carter, Ciara Rossiter, Rebekah Carroll, Lisa Casserly, Amber Barrett:
Subs used: Cadhla Gillen, Avril Brierley, Mary Tyrell, Aisling Frawley:
BOB DOCHERTY CUP RESULTS:
Tuesday, April 12 Both KO 2pm
Northern Ireland 2/0 Scotland
Republic of Ireland 3/1 Wales
Wednesday, April 13
Northern Ireland 2/0 Wales KO 2pm
Republic of Ireland 2/3 Scotland KO 4pm
BOB DOCHERTY CUP FIXTURES:
Thursday, April 14 Both KO 9:30am
Wales v Scotland
Republic of Ireland v Northern Ireland