JESS LAWLER’S SECOND half goal proved the difference at Tolka Park as Wexford Youths secured a 1-0 win over Shelbourne.
Lawler was rewarded for her persistence after chasing down a long ball and blocking Amanda Budden’s attempted clearance. The ball rebounded into the net to close the gap at the top of the table.
GOAL ⚽️ | Shelbourne 0-1 Wexford Youths
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It’s there for Wexford!! Jess Lawler charges down a clearance from Amanda Budden to put The Youths ahead ⚽️
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In the first half, Jess Ziu came closest to scoring but her top-corner bound effort was well-saved by Wexford’s Maeve Williams.
Elsewhere, a Stephanie Roche hat-trick helped Peamount United to a convincing 5-0 win over Sligo Rovers. Roche scored a header, an excellent first-time left-footed finish and from the penalty spot. Alannah McEvoy and Tara O’Hanlon also scored in that game.
It finished all level in Fahy’s Field as Galway WFC and Athlone Town played out a scoreless draw.
There was late drama in the Munster derby. It ended in a 2-1 Cork City victory thanks to a late Lauren Singleton goal. Singleton fired a curling free-kick home with less than ten minutes remaining after Danielle Burke and an Aislinn Meaney penalty had the sides all square.
Shelbourne's lead at the top is cut to five points and Peamount are marching back towards the top! Here's the table after Series 1⃣4⃣#WNL | #LOITV pic.twitter.com/yurKshPwED
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