Scoil Dara Senior LGFA win on home soil.

A great Scoil Dara performance ensures a convincing win over Confey CC.

Match Report by Calvin Boyle and Conor Dean.

Scoil Dara got off to a fast start but unfortunately missed their opening chances. Five minutes in Scoil Dara turned over possession in the opposition half, resulting in a goal scored by number 14 Naoise Mulligan. Moments later, Sorcha Dwyer added another, placing it neatly into the bottom left corner.

The dominant opening period continued, in the 10th minute Eva Gannon broke through numerous tackles from the Confey defense and stuck it in the top right corner. Shortly after, a brilliant passing play involving Ellie Carroll and captain Kate Heraghty resulted in a quality Scoil Dara point.

Confey, sensing the need to get a score on the board pressed onwards but were continuously overturned by the combination of Georgia Bermingham and Emily Connolly. Before the half ended Naoise Mulligan bagged her second goal of the game with a nice strike.

Half Time - Scoil Dara 4-3 Confey 0-1

The second half got underway with midfielder Gemma Downing winning the throw in, driving forward and producing a well taken point. Eva Gannon followed up with a point of her own moments later. An excellent turnover by Kate Heraghty followed by her accelerating forward with the ball and laying it off skillfully for Meabh Grogan to convert a point off her right foot.

Naoise Mulligan completed her hat-trick, getting a much-deserved goal, placed just beyond Confey goalkeeper’s reach. Scoil Dara kept up the relentless work rate and kept the pressure on Confey. More quality scores from the girls saw them take control of the game. Great defending from Breffni Nolan and Maisie Allen, who time and time again made sure they were first to the ball and cleared their lines. The result being that Confey could not find a score in the second half.

The game finished off with substitute Lila-Kate Finn getting the final score of the game off her left foot. Some excellent teamwork and spirit were on display by the girls. The result keeps Scoil Dara unbeaten and portrays the depth of talent across the panel.

Final Score -Scoil Dara 5-9 Confey 0-1