SAFIB Bob Docherty Cup | Under 15 Girls’ International Tournament
Sunday, April 2, 2023
England in driving seat after Match Day One
Scotland 1-1 Republic of Ireland (Scotland won 3-2 on pens for extra bonus point)
Amy Sharkey (70+2) Ella Kelly (52)
England 5-0 Northern Ireland
The Republic of Ireland were seconds away from securing a hard-earned victory over their hosts but Amy SHARKEY popped up late on to equalise for Scotland in the opening game of the 2023 Bob Docherty Cup in Parklea Playing Fields this afternoon (April 2)
The goal cancelling out Tallaght Community School scholar Ella KELLY’s 52nd minute opener for the Irish crew.
With a one-all draw, a bonus point was up for grabs with a penalty shoot-out.
The Irish were first up and Aoife Fennell saw her shot go wide. Scotland’s sub Oluwadra Ositelu converted. Leah McGrath was next up for Ireland’s second, and it was saved while Laura Fanning saved Sharkey’s attempt with Scotland’s second. The third penalty saw Lily Anne O’Meara score while Scotland’s Jessica Husband did the honours for the hosts. The fourth of Ireland’s spot kicks was netted by Grace Ehinger while Scotland extended their tally through Erin Husband. Ireland’s goal-scorer Kelly missed the fifth leaving the contest out of reach. Scotland grabbing the bonus point 3-2 on penalties.
In the other fixture of the afternoon England had a comfortable victory over Northern Ireland, winning out 5-0. Abi Conway (2), Phoebe Cowley, Aoife Colbert Martin and Chloe Giddings were the goal-scorers. They’re top of the table on three points, while Scotland have 2 and Republic of Ireland have one. Northern Ireland will be hoping for better luck in their next outing.
All teams will enjoy a rest day tomorrow (Monday, April 3).
The penultimate test will see Northern Ireland face off against Scotland at 1pm on Tuesday in Renfrew FC while the Republic of Ireland are pipped against England at 4pm.
Another rest day in scheduled for Wednesday.
The Republic of Ireland will then wrap up proceedings against neighbouring Northern Ireland on Thursday, April 6. While England play Scotland in the other outing, both games kicking off at 1pm in Parklea Playing Fields, Glasgow.
UNDER-15 GIRLS’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND SCHOOLS | Laura FANNING (St. Vincent’s Secondary School, Dundalk), Aibhlinn COTTER (Kilrush Community School), Chloe WALLACE (Coláiste Nano Nagle, Sexton Street, Limerick), Heather LOOMES (Jesus & Mary Secondary, Salerno, Salthill), Ava MULLINS (Calasanctius College, Oranmore), Ella KELLY (Tallaght Community School), Aoife FENNELL (Our Lady’s School, Terenure), Abigail BRADSHAW (St. Colmcille’s Community School, Knocklyon), Aisling MEEHAN (Hold Child Secondary School, Killiney), Sarah McCAFFREY (Largy College, Clones), Anna BUTLER (St. Andrew’s College, Blackrock),
SUBS USED | Grace EHINGER (Borrisokane Community College) for McCaffrey (HT), Lily-Anne O’MEARA (Coláiste Phobal Ros Cré) for Meehan (53), Leah McGRATH (St. Anne’s Secondary School, Tipperary) for Mullins (60), Laura FALVEY (Mounthawk Community School, Tralee) for Butler (60)
SUBS NOT USED | Madison McGUANE (Ardscoil Mhuire, Corbally), Jenna WILLOUGHBY (Ratoath College), Kate JONES (Coláiste Muire, Ennis)
MANAGEMENT STAFF | Head Coach Richard Berkeley (Sancta Maria College, Louisburgh) Coach Katie McCarthy (Ballincollig Community School), Coach Kaneshia McKinney (Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana) GK Coach Emmet Peyton (St. Muredach’s College, Ballina), Equipment Manager Tessa Mullins (Holy Rosary College, Mountbellew), Performance Analyst Aoife Gibbons (IT Tralee), Physio Hannah Steward
SCOTLAND | Alex Reid, Kate Fraser, Darra Dawson, Erin Husband, Olivia McStay, Lily Boyce, Jessica Husband, Sophie Black, Amy Sharkey, Freya Brien, Orla Burn
SUBS USED | Oluwadara Ositelu for Black (59), Izzy Young for Boyce (66)
SUBS NOT USED | May Cruft, Mae English, Amelie Chomczuk, Kayla Scott
MANAGEMENT | David Thomson, Gillian Duffy, James Bettley, Mark Grant, Kirtsy Hendry
RESULTS
Sunday, April 2 | Match Day 1 KO 4pm | Parklea Playing Fields
Republic of Ireland 1-1 Scotland (Scots won 3-2 on pens)
England 5-0 Northern Ireland
Monday, April 3
REST DAY
FIXTURES
Tuesday, April 4 | Match Day 2 KO 1pm | Renfrew Juniors FC
Northern Ireland vs Scotland
Tuesday, April 4 | Match Day 2 KO 4pm | Renfrew Juniors FC
England vs Republic of Ireland
Wednesday, April 5
REST DAY
Thursday, April 6 | Match Day 3 KO 1pm | Parklea Playing Fields
England vs Scotland
Northern Ireland vs Republic of Ireland