Waterford hung on to eke out a narrow win over Wexford in the LIDL
National League Division 3 to preserve their unbeaten status and their position
at the top of the table. Playing in Gusserane O’Rahilly’s pitch on Sunday last
Waterford were quickly out of the blocks with a pointed free from Maria
Delahunty in the 2nd minute and had doubled that lead by the 9th
minute when Sinead Ryan kicked a good point from play following an accurate
pass from Aileen Wall. Waterford were rocked on their heels a minute later when
Wexford were awarded a penalty. Corner forward Caitriona Murray struck it well,
but it rebounded off the crossbar but the Wexford girl had the presence of mind
to follow her kick and duly despatch the re-bound past a hapless Waterford
goalie Katie Hannon to give Wexford the lead. Michelle Ryan levelled matters
with a glorious point struck with the outside of the boot from 30 metres out in
the 12th minute and the Ballymacarbry sharp-shooter was on hand
again two minutes later to put Waterford into the lead.
In the 16th minute, midfielder Niamh Moore got a point for
Wexford to narrow the gap but points from Maria Delahunty and Sinead Ryan put
two between the teams. Waterford were awarded a penalty on 22 minutes but Katie
Hannon’s effort narrowly cleared the crossbar and had to be content with a
point. In the 23rd minute Marcella Cullen evaded her marker and
slotted over a neat point for the Model County and with three minutes to go to
half time Maria Delahunty scored her third point to leave three between the
teams. In the final minute of the first half an excellent counter attack
by Wexford resulted in half- forward Clara Donnelly rattling the Waterford net
with a rocket of a shot to leave it all square at half time on the score line
Waterford 0-8 Wexford 2-2.
Wexford were first out of the blocks with a pointed free from centre
forward Fiona Rochford in the 6th minute which was cancelled out by
a free from Maria Delahunty. In the 8th minute Michelle Ryan fisted
over a point to give Waterford the lead again. In the 9th minute
Grainne Kenneally put some daylight between the teams with an unstoppable shot
to the back of the Wexford net and Maria Delahunty stretched the lead to five
with a free in the 12th minute. Wexford substitute Siobhán Cloake
pulled one back for the Slaneysiders in the 14th minute. In the 15th
and 16th minutes Waterford’s Nicola Fennell and Wexford’s Fiona
Bennett traded points before Fiona Rochford cut the deficit to four points with
a well taken effort with ten minutes to go. Aileen Wall scored a brace of
points to leave six in it. Then Waterford’s goalie made a point-blank save from
Marcella Cullen and the over-worked defence made two last –ditch blocks to
prevent the Wexford ladies from getting badly needed goals. Sinead Ryan kicked two
points for Waterford in the 25th and 26th minutes but
there was still a sting left in the tail of the Wexford performance with half
back Sandra Thorpe pointing and a goal from Caitríona Murray leaving four
points between the teams going into injury time. Waterford’s goal lived a
charmed life for the last few minutes but the Wexford forwards were unable to
capitalise and get the vital scores to clinch the league points.
Waterford now move on with a clash with Down at home on Sunday April 3rd
before completing their league fixtures with a tough away tie against second
placed Roscommon.
Inter-varsities – O Connor Cup, Giles Cup and Lynch
Cup.
All eyes in the Ladies football world will be on Tralee next week-end
when the semi-finals and finals of the various inter-varsity competitions will
be played. Waterford will be well represented with O’ Connor Cup holders
University of Limerick having Caoimhe McGrath and Aileen Wall in their ranks,
while Liz Devine will be opposing them in the red and black of UCC. In the
Lynch Cup WIT are hoping for success with Waterford’s Shauna Dunphy an
important member of their squad.
Pat Noctor Awards
Best wishes to Waterford Lady Footballers Kaiesha Tobin, Caoimhe McGrath
and Megan Dunford who have been nominated for the Pat Noctor Awards which take
place on Friday 11th March in Ard Scoil na nDéise in Dungarvan.
Déise Day
The Punchestown 5 day racing festival takes place from Tuesday 26th
to Saturday 30th April 2016. Waterford GAA and Waterford Ladies have teamed up
for their 2nd year together and will hold Deise Day
at Punchestown on Saturday 30th April 2016. Proceeds from this fundraiser
are to be split 50/50 between Waterford GAA and the Waterford Ladies
Development Fund. Tickets are now on sale at €150 per person and the ticket
price includes Admission and reserved enclosure badge. A four course meal with
complimentary wine, Racecard, Afternoon Tea , MC for the day Ted Walsh Junior.
There will be live music after the last race with The Cider Wasps. You will
also have private betting and bar facilities and wonderful panoramic views of
the track and the final fence. A great day out is guaranteed!!Team up with
family and friends and come along to a great day’s racing and support the boys
and girls in blue.
To secure your tickets contact Edel , secretary Deise day
committee: deiseday15secretary@yahoo.com Mobile 086
0777617 or any of our committee members: Pat Grant, Nicky Sheehan,
John Jackson, Lisa Cronin, Michael Ryan, Anthony Walsh, John Murphy, Patricia
Ferncombe before Sunday 20th March
A raffle will take place take place on the day also with the following
prizes
1st Scandinavian Cruise
2nd 4 Tickets for Bruce Springsteen at Croke Park
3rd 2 All Ireland Hurling Tickets
4th 2 All Ireland Football Tickets
Tickets €20 each/3 for €50.
Tickets on sale now.
Follow us on Facebook - Deise Day 2016. We are running a Facebook
competition to win 2 tickets.
Waterford Ladies Football Golf Classic
In conjunction with the Waterford Ladies Football Golf Classic which
will be held in Dungarvan Golf Club on 15th and 16th
April, a raffle will be held so if you would like the possibility of a holiday
in Lanzarote for just €2, watch this space next week for more details!!!
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