Tipp Ladies Footballers are on a roll
Tipperary 3-7 Down 0-7
The senior ladies footballers of Tipperary secured their third win in-a-row in Division 2 of the Bord Gais National League when they defeated Down on Saturday last in Saval, Co. Down.
These two sides met in the Division 2 final last May when Down came out on top. However a much changed Down side, containing only six of the team that started in that win, had to play second fiddle to the Premier girls on this occasion. Down though started the game very well and despite falling behind to a Gillian O'Brien point were soon dominant and raced into a three-point lead with four unanswered points. They looked set to extend their lead when they were awarded a penalty in the 18th minute but Kiera Traynor dragged her shot wide.
The game then changed in a dramatic five-minute spell when Tipp managed to score three goals. Gillian O'Brien, who grabbed the crucial goal against Clare the previous week, again raised a green flag and this was soon followed by Barbara Ryan and Patricia Hickey strikes.
Mairead Morrisey and O'Brien added points to put Tipp in a commanding position coming up to half time. They suffered a major blow just before the break when they lost Kelly Hackett, who was playing excellently at midfield, to an ankle injury. She was replaced by the experienced Angie McDermott. At the half time whistle Tipp led 3-3 to 0-4.
Mairead Lutterell replaced debutant Shauna O'Brien at the interval. The second period proved a little dull when compared to the excitement of the first. The game ebbed and flowed with no side really dominating possession. The teams exchanged points, with Tipp scoring four through the impressive Gillian O'Brien(2) and Hickey(2) in response to the home sides' three.
The management made three further substitutions in the final ten minutes with Nancy Ferris, Ann Marie O'Gorman and Ann O'Dwyer coming in for Ryan, Hanley and Hickey respectively. The game petered out to its inevitable conclusion with Tipp running out comfortable nine-point winners.
The full back line of Aoife O'Dwyer, Maeve Corcoran and Samantha Lambert deserve special praise for their resolute defending throughout the game and up front Gillian O'Brien and Patricia Hickey continued their fine form. The team now sits top of the league on points difference and are in a strong position to qualify for the semi finals. Their next outing is this Saturday at home to Meath. The venue will be announced later in the week, please check www.tipperaryladiesfootball.ie for details.
Tipp - Nora Noonan; Aoife O’Dwyer; Maeve Corcoran; Samantha Lambert; Claire Carroll; Carmel Condon; Siobhan Costello; Jen Grant; Kelly Hackett; Shauna O’Brien; Gillian O’Brien(1-4); Barbara Ryan(1-0); Mairead Morrisey(0-1); Patricia Hickey(1-2); Edel Hanley.
Subs used: Angie McDermott for Hackett; Mairead Luttrell for S O’Brien; Nancy Ferris for Ryan; Ann O’Dwyer for Hickey; Ann Marie O’Gorman for Hanley.
Munster U/14 B Football Championship
Tipperary 5-6
Clare 1-5
The U/14s began their championship campaign with a hard-fought win over Clare. The scoreline does not reflect the closeness of a thrilling contest, which was in doubt until the closing minutes.
Tipp were slow out of the blocks and struggled to find any fluency. A goal on the rebound from a save by Amy Jordan put Clare ahead. Clare added two more points while Tipp continued to squander chances at the other end. Eventually Edel Nyland kicked Tipp’s first point and the tension went out of the team, particularly as the industrious Roisin Howard had just been sin-binned. Hard running at the Clare defence resulted in them conceding two close-in frees and a penalty all converted with aplomb by Aisling McCarthy. The short whistle saw Tipperary go in 1-4 to 1-2 ahead after playing with the breeze.
The second half saw Tipperary take control at midfield, where Dara Walsh and Maria Curley ruled supreme. Wing backs Brid Condon and Emma Buckley spent most of the half forcing the Clare forwards to defend with their controlled running and incisive ball distribution. Clare were now relying on the counter attack, as wave after wave of Tipp girls attacked. Shooting boots were for the most part however still in the dressing room, with the score board ticking over very slowly, until Edel Nyland raised another green flag for the blue and gold. Then came points from Sarah Everard and Roisin Howard, punctuated with goals from Aisling McCarthy and Dara Walsh.
Hand injuries to Niamh Mackey and Hazel Shanahan marred what was a positive start to the campaign.
Team: Amy Jordan, Claire Walsh, Hazel Shanahan, Rebecca English, Emma Buckley, Niamh Mackey, Brid Condon, Dara Walsh (1-0), Maria Curley, Roisin Howard (0-1), Aisling McCarthy (2-3), Edel Nyland (1-1), Sara Everard (0-1), Rachael O’ Dwyer (1-0), Maeve O’Gorman. Subs: Maureen Murphy, Aisling O’Hagan, Danni Di Ruzza, Betty Barlow and Sarah Ryan.
PRESENTATION
NIGHT
Tipperary Ladies Football will holding acelebration night on this Saturday, March 13th at 8pm in the Horse and Jockey Hotel. The event is to mark the wonderful achievements of the Under 16, Minor and Senior teams in 2009. The Under 16 team will be presented with their All Ireland and Munster medals, the Minor team will be presented with their All Ireland runners-up and Munster medals and the Senior team will be presented with their Bord Gais League Division 2 runners-upmedals.
Pat Quill, the President of Ladies Football will be the guest of honour at the function. All players willreceivetheir invitations from team managers. There are also tickets available at a cost of €15 for family, friends and supporters. Please contact County Board Officers for further details or for ticket enquires - contact details are available on the website www.tipperaryladiesfootball.ie.
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