Match report Dublin U14 v Meath
- Feb 21,2016
Leinster U-14 Championship Rd
Dublin 3-10 (19) Meath 5-02 (17)
Dublin and Meath fixtures are always close, hard fought encounters so it was no surprise that the latest contest between these two great Leinster rivals would prove to be another enthralling close contest.
Despite the testing weather conditions both teams gave it their all serving up an exciting game of football which was thoroughly enjoyed by the large crowd of spectators in attendance.
Dublin assisted by a strong wind controlled the majority of the possession in the opening half. Their dominance was reflected on the scoreboard as the visitors took at 8 point lead into the half time dressing room. HT score Dublin 2-05 Meath 1-00, Dublin’s first half goals were scored by Amy O’Brien and Rachel Fagan while Rebecca King had been on target for Meath.
Meath began to come into the game more in the second half putting the Dublin back line under fierce pressure, firing high ball in on top of the Dub’s full back line.
Meath’s persistence and high ball tactics eventually paid off as Olivia Gore and Emma Duggan both found the back of the Dublin net.
Dublin responded well to the Meath onslaught tagging on 1-02 without reply with Niamh Cummins bagging Dublin’s three pointer. Meath reapplied the pressure and were rewarded with a fourth goal coming from the boot of Maebh Byrne.
As time ticked on Meath were awarded a penalty which Rebecca King duly despatched leaving just two points between the sides. Late in injury time Dublin were denied a fourth goal when Niamh Cummins had her score disallowed by match official Ciaran Groome. The Offaly native dismissing the score due to a small square infringement much to the disapproval of the Dublin contingent.
As the game drew to its conclusion Dublin manager Steve Davis will be pleased with how his chargers worked hard for each other, defending well in the closing stages of the game to hold out for a well-earned victory.
Dublin’s next fixture on March 12th is an away game versus Wexford. Wexford enjoyed a 4 point win over Westmeath in their opening game of the U14 championship.
Dublin: Caitlin Staunton (Thomas Davis), Rachel Seery (Templeogue Synge Street), Tammy Quinn Corbally (Thomas Davis), Rachel Lyndon (Kilmacud Crokes), Chloe Johnston (O’Dwyers) Lauren Young (Thomas Davis), Elyse J Murphy (Na Fianna), Rachel Fagan (St Finians Swords), Emily Whelan (O’Dwyers), Amy O Brien (Garristown) Aoife Coffey (Lucan Sarsfields) Hannah Howard (Fingallians), Niamh Cummins (Trinity Gaels), Abby Shiels (Lucan Sarsfields), Sophie McGlynn (Ballyboughal).
Dublin scorers: Scorers: Amy O'Brien 1-4 (0-3f), Niamh Cummins 1-2, Rachel Fagan 1-0
Emily Whelan 0-2, Hannah Murphy 0-1, Sophie McGlynn 0-1
Subs: Sarah O’Leary for Shiels, Hannah Murphy for Howard, Aoibhe Walsh for Murphy, Grace Dent for Coffey, blood sub Elyse J Murphy for Johnston
Meath Team & Scorers; Aoibheann Corcoran (Moynalvey), Ali Sherlock (Clann na nGael), Aisling McCabe (Summerhill, Captain), Aoibhe Monaghan (Seneschalstown), Zoe Matthews (Rathkenny), Mollie Browne (Walterstown), Caoimhe McPeake (St. Colmcilles), Ellen Grant (St.Pats), Keri Martin (St. Colmcilles), Olivia Gore (1-00, Rathkenny), Emma Duggan (Dunboyne), Maebh Byrne (Royal Gaels), Tegan Gordon (St. Colmcilles), Rebecca King (Summerhill), Alannah Boland (St. Colmcilles)
Meath scorers: Rebecca King 2-00 (1 penalty), Emma Duggan 1-02, Maebh Byrne 1-00, Olivia Gore 1-00
Subs: Caragh Monaghan (Seneschalstown) for McPeake, Orla Hayes (Ratoath) for King, Eimear Fay (Navan O’Mahonys) for Gordon, Lauren Donnelly (Seneschalstown) for Boland, Rebecca King (Summerhill) for Martin.
Ref: C. Groome (Offaly)
End.