St. Mary’s see off Crescent threat
FAI Schools First Year Girls National Cup Semi Final (Under 14, Large Schools)
Thursday, May 9, 2024
St. Mary’s New Ross 2-0 Crescent College Comprehensive, Limerick
Dearbhla Ryan (12), Demi Murphy (26)
ST. MARY’S NEW ROSS dispatched a hard working Crescent College Comprehensive side in the FAI Schools First Year Girls National Cup Semi Final at Clonmel Celtic this afternoon (Thursday, May 9).
The sun was shining for the Wexford crew as a goal in each half ensured a showdown with Salerno Secondary School, Salthill in this season’s Cup decider.
New Ross captain Dearbhla RYAN opened the scoring mid-way through the first half with a looping high ball that went over the head of Maggie Bromell in the Limerick goal.
The Saints enjoyed the slender lead at the break.
A second goal for New Ross came within 40 seconds of the re-start when Demi MURPHY used her pace to round the keeper and slot home for 2-0.
Limerick did create a few chances as Sophie Gleeson was unlucky to see her effort float over the woodwork three minutes later.
Ellen Goggin was instrumental for the Limerick side and she had a delightful free kick that just sailed over the crossbar nine minutes from time.
Aaron Price’s crew can now look forward to a National Cup Final appearance as it’s scheduled for Wednesday, May 22 with venue to be confirmed.
ST. MARY’S NEW ROSS | Abbie Myler, Katie McGovern, Orla Fitzpatrick, Emer Nolan, Ciara Murphy, Niamh O’Brien, Rosanna Doyle, Dearbhla Ryan ©, Sarah O’Leary, Demi Murphy, Molly Ryan
SUBS ROLL ON / OFF | Anna O’Carroll, Caroline Murphy, Emma Fitzharris, Casey Codd, Zoe Byrne, Grace Gregg, Cara Foley
TEACHER | Aaron Price COACH | Nigel Fitzharris
CRESCENT COLLEGE COMPREHENSIVE, LIMERICK | Maggie Bromell, Orlaith O’Connell, Megan Caulfield, Elise Vang, Heather Kevins, Ruby McGeary, Sophie Gleesson, Ellen Goggin ©, Aimee May Ryan, Aoife Grant, Ruby Stanley
SUBS ROLL ON / OFF | Maggie Moroney, Emmeline Whooley, Lauren O’Dwyer, Robyn O’Brien, Saoirse Madden, Aifric Kedward, Emer Croffey
TEACHERS | Eileen O’Brien, Joan Hanrahan COACH | Cian Robinson
MATCH OFFICIAL | John Walsh (Waterford)
