Midlands week Review

                                                                    

Midlands Week.Review 

Day 1

Match 1

Midlands 2

Kilkenny 0

The Midlands side opened up their Gaynor Cup tournament with a two goal win over Kilkenny .

From the outset the Midlands controlled  the tie, after thirteen minutes they went ahead through Neasa Trainor who finished well. 

As the half went on Midlands pushed forward but couldn't add to their tally as Kilkenny stood resolute at the back.

After the break it was much the same as both sides created half chances but couldn't add to the scoreboard. With twelve minutes left Midlands deservedly doubled their lead as Caoilfhinn Brett fired in her opening goal of the tournament.

They held out for a comfortable two goal win in the end. 

Day 2 Match 2

Cavan Monaghan 0

Midlands 4

It was a second win in two days for the Midlands as they controlled this tie from start to finish running out four goal winners 

In what was a complete first half performance from Aoibheann Slattery all the way up to Leah Concannon for the team in Navy and Blue. They opened their account in the tie through Emma Mooney. The aforementioned Concannon doubled the lead within five minutes. In the final play of the half Neasa Trainor netted her second goal of the tournament. 

The second half was all about containment as Cavan Monaghan pushed forward trying to find a way back into the game. Chloe Glynn marshaled her back line well sniffing out any threat from the opposition.

As the game drew to a close up stepped Caoilfhinn Brett to ensure of her sides victory will a well taken goal 

Match 3

Midlands 1

Donegal 0

As the result showed this was a tight battle from the outset.

Both sides battled for early momentum around the middle. Neither side managed to create many noteworthy chances as both defenses stood strong. Leaving the score level at the half time whistle.

As the second half went on both sides began to tire meaning chances were becoming more dangerous. It was Midlands who had the best of these opportunities but couldn't convert. 

With the final play of the game Emma Mooney burst forward feeding the ball to Sophie Bynre who rattled the back of the net giving her side a last gasp victory.

This meant Midlands finished the group unbeaten without conceding a goal.

Match 4 

Gaynor Cup SF

Sligo Leitrim 0

Midlands 1

The day's break on Wednesday clearly did the Midland girls well as they battled their way into the final with a one goal win .

The first half was a tough affair as both sides pushed forward at.any given opportunity. Both goalkeepers were in great form keeping the opposition at bay any time they attempted to break the deadlock. 

After the interval the Midlands started to gain a foothold in the tie. This led to Sophie Bynre breaking the deadlock eight minutes into the second half. With a lead to hold onto, Midlands managed to defend expertly to guarantee their place in the cup final on Friday .

Midlands Midlands;Aoibheann Slattery Birr Town, Chloe Glynn St Joseph's, Christina Waldron Belnamulla LFC, Alison Judge Killeigh FC, Roisin Bradley Abbeyleix FC, {c) Erin McHugh Temple Villa FC, Leah Stack, Emma Mooney Killeigh FC, Neasa Trainor Ballinahown FC, Sophie Byrne Willow Park, (vc)Leah Concanno! Ballinahown, Niamh Coughlam Killeigh FC, Caoilfhinn Brett Hudson Bay Celtic FC, Kacey Lee Finnmor Tullamore Town FC, Sophie Padden Temple Villa FC , Ellen Gorman Killeigh FC, Sarah Burke , Ciara Conroy , Lily Mae Conroy All Mountmellick FC.