Club Championship Previews
- Aug 07,2013
Tesco Home-grown Dublin Club Championship Previews
Throw in times 7.30pm (ET if required)
Senior semi-finals:
Fingallians v Ballyboden St Endas, Lawless Memorial Park - Swords
Fingallians recently defeated the Boden belles to claim their first division one league title so tonight's game will have an edge as Ballyboden St Endas will not want to succumb to the Swords club for a second time in as many weeks. Fingallians come into the semi-final unbeaten with Dublin stalwarts Sinead Finnegan, Amy McGuiness and Lyndsay Davey (on loan from Skerries Harps) all in tip top shape. Ballyboden will look to the experienced Gemma Faye, Natalia Hyland and the Ruddy sisters Rachel and Ciara to take the game to Fingallians straight from the throw in with the aim of silencing the Fingallians home crowd.
Verdict: Fingallians
St Brigids v Na Fianna, Tom Russell Park - Blanchardstown
St Brigids topped group 2, the only blip on their championship sheet being a draw versus St Sylvester's. St Brigids have done extremely well in this year's championship as a number of their regular and key players have been unavailable due to travel commitments. However Noelle Healy, Elaine Kelly and Ailish McKenna will have to dig deep to overcome the challenge of former champions Na Fianna. The Glasnevin outfit are still a formidable team with Leah Caffrey, Orlagh Egan, and Sarah Quinn to name but a few who are capable of delivering a performance that could book their side a place in this year's decider.
Verdict: Na Fianna
Intermediate semi-finals:
Garda Westmanstown Gaels v Kilmacud Crokes, Westmanstown - Clonsilla
Kilmacud Crokes have been knocking of the championship door the last few seasons only to have it slammed shut, are they the bridesmaids of Dublin football?. The Stillorgan crew lost out in the 2012 semi-final to eventual winners St Sylvester's when Sinead Aherne converted an injury time penalty. With a brace of minor and U16 County players amongst their ranks Kilmacud Crokes should be too strong for the challenge of Garda Westmanstown.
Verdict: Kilmacud Crokes
Thomas Davis v Ballinteer St Johns, Kiltipper Road - Tallaght
The current reigning Junior All Ireland and Leinster champions Thomas Davis are many people's favourites to progress to this year's final having being in impressive form both in championship and league to date. Siobhan McGrath, Olwen Carey , Ciara McGuigan plus veteran forward Christina McGinty should have too much experience in the tank to be troubled to the up and coming Ballinteer side.
Verdict: Thomas Davis
Junior semi-finals:
Clann Mhuire v Man O War, Naul
There won't be a cow milked in the North County this evening as this local derby clash will be a major crowd puller with the home side firm favourites to progress to the final. Clann Mhuire will be hoping that Carla Roe has recovered from her exploits with the Dublin minors to assist her club side in this crunch tie this evening.
Verdict: Clann Mhuire
Croi Ro Naofa v Lucan Sarsfields, Killinarden
Croi Ro Naofa should progress to the County decider this year if they bring their championship form into tonight clash with Lucan Sarsfields. Both sides lost once in their championship campaign, Croi Ro Naofa to Man O War and Lucan Sarsfields to Clann Mhuire.
Verdict: Croi Ro Naofa
Junior B semi-finals:
St Jude's v St Finians Swords, Tymon North
Former Dublin Inter County player and ex Ballyboden St Endas star Sarah Denvir will be an invaluable asset to the Tymon crew as the look to book their place year's decider. St Jude's topped the group while St Finians ended their group championship campaign in fourth place.
Verdict: St Jude's
O'Tooles v Scoil Ui Chonaill
Scoil Ui Chonaill conceded their semi-final fixture this evening to O'Tooles
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