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Date Time League Season
5 March 2022 5:00 pm LOI Women's Premier Division 2022

Match Report

Match awarded to Sligo Rovers due to Peamount United fielding an ineligible player.

Pea’s hit newbies Sligo for Six

It was a baptism of fire for new girls Sligo Rovers as Peamount United hit them for six in PRL Park this evening.

Goals from Dora Gorman, debutant Erin McLaughlin and a brace each from veteran campaigners Stephanie Roche and Áine O'Gorman saw the Pea's upset the fairy-tale start for the Bit O'Red in the opening weekend of the Women's National League.

Peamount started strongly, dominating possession in the opening period and that pressure paid off in the 20th minute when Dora Gorman unleashed a tremendous shot from outside the area to break down stubborn Sligo resistance.

10 minutes later, Erin McLaughlin added to that before Stephanie Roche blitzed the Sligo rear-guard,  scoring two In five minutes to go into the break 4-0 up. 

Peamount looked threatening in the second half and Karen Duggan, in particular, was instrumental in their build up play. On the hour mark, last season's leading scorer Áine O'Gorman opened her account for the season before adding a second late on.

Sligo will move forward, taking heart from their improved second half performance and they will develop with further exposure to this level as the league progresses. For them, it is a learning curve and they will take a lot of heart from their performance. 

  • 90'

    Sligo win a free high in the pitch but it is cleared by Peamount as the clock ticks down

  • 86'

    Peamount are still attacking with vigour with minutes to go

  • 82'

    Aine O Gorman finishes a good move to make it 6-0

  • 82'

    Aine O Gorman finishes a good move to make it 6-0

  • 80'

    Defensively Sligo have improved in the second half. The experience of Peamaount is evident to see

  • 75'

    Sligo have come into the game and really tried play good football in this second half

  • 60'

    Peamount are 5-0 up here as Aine O'Gorman finishes a good move.

  • 70'

    Peamount are in control here now aas subs are made

  • 60'

    O’Gorman through on goal shoots wide

  • 54'

    After good play form Sligo, a counter attack sets off Roche whose shot is e saved.

  • 51'

    McLaughlingets a shot away after good build up play by Peamount

  • 50'

    Peamount looking threatening In early start of half.

  • 45'

    O’ Gorman shows her international experience putting Roche in for another goal. Half-Time here in Peamount

  • 45'

    O’ Gorman shows her international experience putting Roche in for another goal. Half-Time here in Peamount

  • 44'

    Sligo Keeper makes a great save

  • 44'

    Sligo win their first corner of the game but it is cleared from danger.

  • 40'

    Roche tucks away a chance at the back post to make it 3-0

  • 30'

    Erin McLaughlin hits the net again no this time it is not offside. 2-0 PeAmount

  • 26'

    Katie Melly gets on the ball in midfield for Sligo and wins a vital freeto just ease the pressure on the westerners

  • 25'

    Katie Melly gets on the ball in midfield for Sligo and wins a vital freeto just ease the pressure on the westerners

  • 24'

    Roche heads over after finding space in the penalty area.

  • 24'

    Erin McLoughlin hits the net but is ruled. Offside.

  • 21'

    Gorman breaks the deadline with a rasper of a shot. 1 0 to the hosts

  • 19'

    A wicked shot from Duggan is deflected but the keeper saves it

  • 15'

    Peamount are playing a lovely brand of football but Sligo are resolute in their defending

  • 11'

    Sligo are courageous in playing out from the back but Peamount are bringing savage intensity to the game in midfield.

  • 9'

    After Sligo pressure, a composed Karen Duggan begins an attack which Sligo have dealt with again.

  • 5'

    Peamount look dangerous at corners and Chloe maloney has a good header saved.

  • 5'

    Peamount have maintained possession in the opening few minutes and won the opening corner which was over hit and went wide. Sligo have matchEd them so far.

  • 1'

    Amy Mahon puts in a dangerous cross from the left wing on Sligo opening attack

  • Roche kicks off for Peamount today

  • Sligo Rovers fans are here waiting in anticipation as they take part in their first match of the Women’s National League for the first time.

  • We are just moments away from kick off here as we await both teams to take the pitch

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