PEAMOUNT UNITED TOOK bragging rights against 10-player Shamrock Rovers in a fiery south Dublin derby, as 371 basked in the Tallaght sunshine
Goals either side of the break from Player of the Match Sophie Byrne and Sorcha Melia earned a massive three points in what some dubbed as ‘The James O’Callaghan derby’ – with former Bohemians defender Roisin McGovern seeing red for a second yellow late on.
Having taken the reins at The Hoops, the former Peamount legend strengthened his new side with a number of former Peas stars, giving the game an extra bit of spice, as if it was needed.
But it was two former Shamrock Rovers youths who stole the show and flipped the narrative completely with some exceptional energy on a heavy pitch.
Under the watchful eye of Ireland boss Carla Ward, both sides showed no restraint as challenges flew in all over the pitch, epitomised by former midfield teammates Sadhbh Doyle and Mary Philips
The home side had much the better of the opening exchanges, spurning some glorious opportunities in the process. The lightning-quick Ella Kelly almost had too much time on her hands as she found herself clear at the back post from a deep cross floated in from the right wing but dragged her shot wide.
Moments later, Emily Corbet again found space in a crowded penalty box, but failed to guide her header down on target. Having started so well and sensing a goal was a matter of time, Corbet then broke the visitors’ offside trap with a clever run and found herself through on goal. The drum-banging home support expected the net to burst but the striker missed the near post.
The sucker punch arrived with half-an-hour played. Continuing the theme of former players looking to haunt their old sides, former Shamrock Rovers midfielder and current Ireland underage international, Sophie Byrne, reacted quickest after some goal-mouth pinball to give her side the lead from close range and stun the home side.
The Peas then caught the hosts cold less than two minutes after the restart when another former Rovers youth, Sorcha Melia, latched onto a wonderful defence-splitting pass from the imperious Aisling Spillane. Having seen her inital shot bravely blocked by the onrushing Amanda Budden and trickle onto the post, the 18-year-old reacted quickest to tap home.
Sadhbh Doyle then missed a gilt-edged chance to half the deficit minutes later, missing the target with a header from a deep Jamie Thompson free-kick as the Hoops tried desperately to claw their way back into the game.
A triple substitution for the home side quickly followed but failed to have the instant impact it needed as the visitors sensed blood. Skipper Eleanor Ryan-Doyle was millimeters away from adding a third, seeing her free-kick fly over the wall and whizz past the post, right after Aoife O’Connor rattled the crossbar from distance.
Things went from bad-to-worse for Rovers when McGovern was shown a second yellow for bundling over Spillane who tried to get through on goal, ending any hopes of a revival.
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The brave young Peas side held on for a massive victory that will surely go a long way in their development as a relatively new group.
Shamrock Rovers: Amanda Budden; Lauryn O’Callaghan, Maria Reynolds, Roisin McGovern, Therese Kennevey; Katie O’Reilly (Della Cowper-Gray, 66’), Jaime Thompson (Caitlin St Leger, 66’), Sadhbh Doyle, Ella Kelly; Ellen Molloy, Emily Corbet (Kassie McLoughlin, 66’)
In today’s other game in Dublin, Bohemians beat Cork City 3-0 at Dalymount Park.
Ireland boss Ward made the short trip across the city, where she was greeted by Ciara Maher putting the hosts into an early two-goal lead. The centre-half headed home a pair of Sarah McKevitt corners in the third and 13th minutes.
And Savannah Kane made it 3-0 with 74 minutes on the clock as Alan Murphy’s Bohs secured their first win of the season after last week’s draw with Peamount.
Similarly, Treaty United got off the mark with a 3-0 home victory over Waterford. The Limerick side scored all three goals in the second half of the Munster derby to hand Laurie Ryan her first win as manager: Ciara Breslin bagged a brace, while Kate Jones added another as they bounced back from an opening defeat to Shelbourne.
Meanwhile in the evening games, there were wins for Galway United and Athlone Town while Wexford and Shelbourne played out a draw.
Galway United rallied from a goal down to get the better of Sligo Rovers. Sydney Stephens gave Sligo the lead at Eamonn Deacy Park before Ceola Bergin equalised for the hosts before half-time from the penalty spot. Bergin struck again in the second half with a second penalty in the 56th minute to secure the win.
Olivia Damico gave Shelbourne the lead in the first half of their clash with Wexford but Ciara Rossiter brought the sides back level before the break with the sides sharing out the spoils at full-time.
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Peamount United stun Shamrock Rovers in fiery south Dublin derby
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Darryl Geraghty reports from Tallaght Stadium
PEAMOUNT UNITED TOOK bragging rights against 10-player Shamrock Rovers in a fiery south Dublin derby, as 371 basked in the Tallaght sunshine
Goals either side of the break from Player of the Match Sophie Byrne and Sorcha Melia earned a massive three points in what some dubbed as ‘The James O’Callaghan derby’ – with former Bohemians defender Roisin McGovern seeing red for a second yellow late on.
Having taken the reins at The Hoops, the former Peamount legend strengthened his new side with a number of former Peas stars, giving the game an extra bit of spice, as if it was needed.
But it was two former Shamrock Rovers youths who stole the show and flipped the narrative completely with some exceptional energy on a heavy pitch.
Under the watchful eye of Ireland boss Carla Ward, both sides showed no restraint as challenges flew in all over the pitch, epitomised by former midfield teammates Sadhbh Doyle and Mary Philips
The home side had much the better of the opening exchanges, spurning some glorious opportunities in the process. The lightning-quick Ella Kelly almost had too much time on her hands as she found herself clear at the back post from a deep cross floated in from the right wing but dragged her shot wide.
Moments later, Emily Corbet again found space in a crowded penalty box, but failed to guide her header down on target. Having started so well and sensing a goal was a matter of time, Corbet then broke the visitors’ offside trap with a clever run and found herself through on goal. The drum-banging home support expected the net to burst but the striker missed the near post.
The sucker punch arrived with half-an-hour played. Continuing the theme of former players looking to haunt their old sides, former Shamrock Rovers midfielder and current Ireland underage international, Sophie Byrne, reacted quickest after some goal-mouth pinball to give her side the lead from close range and stun the home side.
The Peas then caught the hosts cold less than two minutes after the restart when another former Rovers youth, Sorcha Melia, latched onto a wonderful defence-splitting pass from the imperious Aisling Spillane. Having seen her inital shot bravely blocked by the onrushing Amanda Budden and trickle onto the post, the 18-year-old reacted quickest to tap home.
Sadhbh Doyle then missed a gilt-edged chance to half the deficit minutes later, missing the target with a header from a deep Jamie Thompson free-kick as the Hoops tried desperately to claw their way back into the game.
A triple substitution for the home side quickly followed but failed to have the instant impact it needed as the visitors sensed blood. Skipper Eleanor Ryan-Doyle was millimeters away from adding a third, seeing her free-kick fly over the wall and whizz past the post, right after Aoife O’Connor rattled the crossbar from distance.
Things went from bad-to-worse for Rovers when McGovern was shown a second yellow for bundling over Spillane who tried to get through on goal, ending any hopes of a revival.
The brave young Peas side held on for a massive victory that will surely go a long way in their development as a relatively new group.
Shamrock Rovers: Amanda Budden; Lauryn O’Callaghan, Maria Reynolds, Roisin McGovern, Therese Kennevey; Katie O’Reilly (Della Cowper-Gray, 66’), Jaime Thompson (Caitlin St Leger, 66’), Sadhbh Doyle, Ella Kelly; Ellen Molloy, Emily Corbet (Kassie McLoughlin, 66’)
Peamount United: Niamh Coombes: Meabh Russell, Abbie Tuthill, Della Doherty, Ciara O’Neill; Aoife O’Connor, Aisling Spillane, Mary Phillips, Sophie Byrne (Antea Guvo, 84’); Sorcha Melia (Mia McGonnell. 90+4’), Eleanor Ryan-Doyle (Nadine Clare, 90’)
Referee: Robert Dowling.
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In today’s other game in Dublin, Bohemians beat Cork City 3-0 at Dalymount Park.
Ireland boss Ward made the short trip across the city, where she was greeted by Ciara Maher putting the hosts into an early two-goal lead. The centre-half headed home a pair of Sarah McKevitt corners in the third and 13th minutes.
And Savannah Kane made it 3-0 with 74 minutes on the clock as Alan Murphy’s Bohs secured their first win of the season after last week’s draw with Peamount.
Similarly, Treaty United got off the mark with a 3-0 home victory over Waterford. The Limerick side scored all three goals in the second half of the Munster derby to hand Laurie Ryan her first win as manager: Ciara Breslin bagged a brace, while Kate Jones added another as they bounced back from an opening defeat to Shelbourne.
Meanwhile in the evening games, there were wins for Galway United and Athlone Town while Wexford and Shelbourne played out a draw.
Galway United rallied from a goal down to get the better of Sligo Rovers. Sydney Stephens gave Sligo the lead at Eamonn Deacy Park before Ceola Bergin equalised for the hosts before half-time from the penalty spot. Bergin struck again in the second half with a second penalty in the 56th minute to secure the win.
Olivia Damico gave Shelbourne the lead in the first half of their clash with Wexford but Ciara Rossiter brought the sides back level before the break with the sides sharing out the spoils at full-time.
Athlone Town defeated DLR Waves as they took to the field in Athlone Town Stadium following the sudden midweek departure of manager John O’Sullivan.
Dana Scheriff provided the decisive goal in the 74th minute.
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