Match Report 02/11/2024
Arra Road was the venue for the U16 Girls Premier League decider in a winner takes all game. The home side settled quickly and were unlucky not to go ahead when a long range effort hit the post and was cleared to safety.
Town settled well after this and were in front minutes later when Niamh Dunply finished well from a cross from Eavann Duffy. Town were 2 up shortly after, following great individual work from Emma Kiely. They had some chances to go further ahead before Niamh added the third. With Town in the ascendancy a fourth was added by Eavann Duffy just before half time.
The second half was just minutes old when Niamh completed her hat trick to give Town a 5-0 lead.
To their credit, Tipperary Town never gave up and got on the score sheet from a corner through Kate Nugent.
Faye O’Dwyer added a second with 20 minutes remaining before Lily Flannery hit a third.
In the final 10 minutes Lauren Connolly was unlucky to see a great effort brilliantly saved by the Tipp keeper.
The game ended 5-3 to Town leaving them as League Champions. This group of girls have been a credit to the club and thoroughly deserved their success.
This is the first time Clonmel Town has won the U16 Girls Premier League. Huge Congrats to the team, coaches and everyone involved. Brilliant Achievement 🏆🏆🏆
Arra Road was the venue for the U16 Girls Premier League decider in a winner takes all game. The home side settled quickly and were unlucky not to go ahead when a long range effort hit the post and was cleared to safety.
Town settled well after this and were in front minutes later when Niamh Dunply finished well from a cross from Eavann Duffy. Town were 2 up shortly after, following great individual work from Emma Kiely. They had some chances to go further ahead before Niamh added the third. With Town in the ascendancy a fourth was added by Eavann Duffy just before half time.
The second half was just minutes old when Niamh completed her hat trick to give Town a 5-0 lead.
To their credit, Tipperary Town never gave up and got on the score sheet from a corner through Kate Nugent.
Faye O’Dwyer added a second with 20 minutes remaining before Lily Flannery hit a third.
In the final 10 minutes Lauren Connolly was unlucky to see a great effort brilliantly saved by the Tipp keeper.
The game ended 5-3 to Town leaving them as League Champions. This group of girls have been a credit to the club and thoroughly deserved their success.
This is the first time Clonmel Town has won the U16 Girls Premier League. Huge Congrats to the team, coaches and everyone involved. Brilliant Achievement 🏆🏆🏆
