AIG Dublin Feile final Div 9 Match Report

  • May 21,2018

AIG Dublin Feile Division 9 Final

Crumlin 4-01

 

St. Peregrines 1-04


Crumlin claimed the scalp of St Peregrines in the Division 9 Feile Final in Tallaght Stadium on Sunday, in a 10:30 kick off which showcased the more beautiful and nuanced side of the game, with both sides’ nimble footwork and attacking flair a delight to witness.


St Peregrines, togged out in black, got their noses in front with an almost instantaneous point thanks to some smart interplay on the left flank. Any thoughts in the Blanchardstown outfit that they were in for an easy runout were swiftly put aside, though, as the Crumlin blues responded with a goal and a point in quick succession; a lead which could have been extended further only for a good save from close quarters by Kayla Flood.


With both sides now fully aware that the other had come to win, what followed was a pretty open and exciting end-to-end affair with both defences being repeatedly put under pressure from good work on either sides’ right-wing and some lung busting runs from half forward.


It would be easy for such a game to descend into a series of niggly fouls, but thankfully this game was played in a great competitive spirit with both sides eager to win, but win fair. No doubt St Peregrines will have been disappointed to trail by 4 points at half-time, having brought the score back 1-1 – 0-3 towards the end of the first half, only for a dropped ball to gift Crumlin a second goal before the break.


Keen to make amend for her mistake, Kayla Flood moved to outfield, proving to be a pacey sensation in the second half. Moving the Flood outfield unsettled Crumlin’s defence who looked nervous every time she got the ball, and after several attempts Flood got her goal after a mazy run down the left field bypassing much of Crumlin’s defence with ease. It’s fair to say Flood is one to keep an eye out for in the future.


However, Flood’s second half heroics were in vain as Crumlin ramped up the pressure, scoring 3 more goals. Abbey Ryan, Jolene Dignam and Kristen O’Connor got the goals their splendid performances deserved. Hodgins may also be a name to look out for in years to come with Alana, Alex and Kaci Hodgins all on the Crumlin panel. Each made their mark on the game with Kaci chipping in with a goal to boot.


Overall, a fine contest between two teams who play the game the right way.


Crumlin: Hanna Moore,  Ella Sinclair, Saoirse Gavigan, Emma Creighton, Emily Dolan, Alana Hodgins,  Abbie McMahon, Rebecca Horgan, Abbie Ryan, Alex Hodgins, Jolene Dignam, Ella Stacey, Sophie Kelly, Kaci Hodgins, Alannah Thorpe, Kristen O’Connor , Katie O’Brien, Brooke McCluskey


St. Peregrines: Kayla Flood, Alannah McLoughlin, Amy Breslin, Amy McPartlin, Holly Mackey, Katie Smith, Ciara Kirby, Ella McEvoy, Shannon Kelly, Grace Martin, Emily Reilly, Becky Coulahan, Caitlin Lynch, Katie McEldowney, Sophie Doyle, Jessica Maher, Leah Slator, Caitlin Brophy, Lily Schulz, Leah Dunphy, Sarah Maher, Ella McNamara, Emilija Jekabsone, Sophie Moriarty