Waterford Seniors make it three wins in a row

Waterford 2-13 Sligo 2-5

Waterford made it three wins in a row as they easily defeated Sligo in Round 4 of the Lidl Division two league in Carriganore last Sunday. Maria Delahunty and Aoife Murray made their first league start on this occasion. Sligo played with a strong wind in the first half and quickly got a point on the score board. However the Déise ladies quickly got going with some great points from Eimear Fennell, Michelle Ryan (2) and a well taken goal by Lauren McGregor. This gave the Déise girls a 1-3 to 0-1 lead after twenty minutes. Maria Delahunty was back on the frees and got her first point of the match from a placed ball. Roisín Tobin was replaced by Kate McGrath as she injured her knee. The wind made scoring difficult and as a result Waterford missed a few scoring chances. Sligo started to make use of the wind, Katie Walsh stood up to take a 45 which resulted in a goal in the top right hand corner of the goal. Sligo then followed this up with points by Sinéad Naughton, Katie Walsh and Nicola Brennan to leave the teams level at half time.

            Waterford made a further two changes at half time with Aileen Wall replacing Katie Murray and Gráinne Kenneally taking the place of Michelle Ryan. With the wind in the second half Waterford used this to their advantage and scored nine unanswered points from Grainne Kenneally, Eimear Fennell (3), Maria Delahunty (3), Karen McGrath and Kate McGrath. This left the score standing at 1-13 to 1-4. However Sligo never gave up and pulled back a goal and a point from Emma Kevany and Louise Merrick. Aileen Wall got a great goal after some great team work up the field to leave the final score Waterford 2-13 Sligo 2-5. Waterford can take many positives from this game, Megan Dunford had a great game in defence while Emma Murray made many important blocks. It is great to see Maria Delahunty back and playing well scoring a total of four points; one from play, two from frees and a 45. Eimear Fennell has had a great league campaign to date and is a real danger in the forward line. Aoife Murray also impressed causing many turnovers as she never gave up and battled for every ball. Waterford will play Tipperary next Sunday at a Tipperary venue. Tipperary are currently unbeaten in the league so this will be a big game for the Déise Ladies.

Waterford Team; Sally Kelly, Rebecca Casey, Megan Dunford, Aisling Hahessy, Mairead Wall, Emma Murray, Michelle McGrath, Roisín Tobin, Karen McGrath, Katie Murray, Maria Delahunty, Aoife Murray, Lauren McGregor, Michelle Ryan Eimear Fennell.

Subs used: Kate McGrath for Roisín Tobin, Gráinne Kenneally for Michelle Ryan, Aileen Wall for Katie Murray, Aisling Mullaney for Aisling Hahessy, Kelly Ann Hogan for Karen McGrath , Ger Power for Lauren McGregor, Emer Scanlan for Michelle McGrath, Dearbhaile Ní hAodha.

Scores: Eimear Fennell 0-4, (1 free), Maria Delahunty 0-4 (2 frees, 1 45), Lauren McGregor and Aileen Wall 1-0 each, Michelle Ryan  0-2, Kate McGrath, Karen McGrath, Grainne Kenneally 0-1 each.

 

Under 14’s defeated by Tipperary

Waterford 1-5 Tipperary 4-10

Waterford under 14’s made the trip to Bansha in Co.Tipperary to play Tipperary in their second championship match. Waterford made a few changes from their last match. Tipperary lead by 1-6 to 1-3 at half time and the match finished 4-10 to 1-5. The girls put in a great effort and can be very proud of themselves. Round three of the under 14 championship will be on Monday the, 19th March against Clare at a neutral venue.

Waterford Team: Neasa Keevers, Liily Gough, Shauna Parker, Molly Kate Hearne, Aoife Hartley, Emma Power, Gretta Nugent, Ailis O’Meara, Eve Power, Katie O’Callaghan, Ellen Boylan, Eimear Quirke, Meave Sheridan, Claire Walsh, Sarah O’Brien.