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| Date | Time | League | Season |
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| 19 March 2022 | 6:00 pm | LOI Women's Premier Division | 2022 |
Match Report
Wexford attack on fire in Dalymount
Wexford Youths’ attacking cohort were on fire today in Dalymount, earning them a comprehensive 3-0 win over Bohemians in the third round of the Women’s National League.
A classic Ellen Molloy screamer opened proceedings, with a Ciara Rossiter strike directly from a corner and a poacher’s goal from captain Kylie Murphy making up the difference.
It’s Wexford’s second win so far this year and they also have a game in hand, while for Bohs tonight’s loss means they have amassed just a point from the opening fixtures.
Molloy proved once again tonight that even from 30 yards teams clearly can’t afford to give her space, the 17 year old smashing a bullet from distance to notch the first tally on the scoresheet with just six minutes elapsed.
The Gypsies excelled through set pieces from there on out, pushing most of their play through Abbie Brophy and ex Wexford player Kira Bates Crosbie but struggling to pull off the final ball.
They often had to break quickly on the counter attack too as for the vast majority of the first 45 minutes they had they had their entire team back in an effort to defend. It wasn’t to be however as in nearing the hour mark Rossiter’s corner kick found the inside of the net, marking the second such bizarre goal in as many weeks in the WNL given Stephanie Roche achieved the same feat when Peamount took on Galway last weekend.
The score-line remained at 2-0 at halftime, leaving it all to do for the hosts in the second half.
Wexford continued their forward-thinking prowess after the pause though, Rossiter turning provider when she set up skipper Murphy for a tap in at the back post.
Bohs came back into things a touch around the 70th minute mark as they had chances through Erica Burke, Chloe Darby and Sinead Taylor, although none were particularly hazardous for Maeve Williams to deal with.
Next up for Stephen Quinn’s outfit it’s Treaty United, while for the Gypsies it’s a trip to The Showgrounds in Sligo.
Timeline
Past Meetings
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(Series 25)
7 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Bohemian FC |
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(Series 16)
0 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
Oscar Traynor Centre Bohemian FC v Wexford Youths |
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(Series 7)
7 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Bohemian FC |
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(Series 1)
4 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Bohemian FC |
Ground
| Dalymount Park |
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| Dalymount Park, Connaught Street, Phibsborough, Cabra East A ED, Dublin, County Dublin, Leinster, D07 XH2D, Ireland |
Alanna Cunnane
Alanna is currently pursuing her studies in journalism at Dublin City University and writes regularly for her local media outlets in Sligo.
Full time, final score 3-0 to Youths
4 minutes added time
Sinnot and De Mange replaced by Donnelley and Fitzpatrick Ryan. A lot of Bohs players struggling with cramp also
Lovely replaced by Finnegan
Bohs still trying for a goal, edging ever closer
Lawlor on for Watkins
Crosbie's shot just evades the goal. They're enjoying a good spell at the minute
Great curling shot from Darby caught by Williams
Bohs amassing a few strings of passes in recent minutes. Another free for them here now
Taylor tries one from a freekick but its wide
Abbie Brophy puts a great cross into the box for Bohs but they can't control it
Ryan off, Byrne on for Bohs. Conlon on for Donohoe for Youths
Stoppage once again now with a Bohs player down injured
Darby has a pop that forces Williams into a save
Stoppage here as a Wexford player is down injured
3-0 to Wexford! Rossiter pitches one to Kylie Murphy inside the 6 yard box and she puts it away with ease
Ryan shot from long range but it's easily dealt with by Wexford
Craven and Taylor in a physical battle there. Ex teammates they know each other all too well!
Molloy trying to get things going once again for Youths
Second half underway
2-0 at halftime!
Crosbie posing a constant headache for Wexford, a real risk down the right wing
Donohue cross leads to a corner
Great battle raging between Brophy and Rossiter
Wexford gaining momentum here as Bohs heavily defend and try to break on the counter
Clancy free kick has to be tipped over by Kelly
2-0! Ciara Rossiter off a corner she took! That\'s the second time in as many weeks that has happened in the WNL
Murphy through ball to Molloy right in the danger area is cleared bY Bohs for a corner
Crosbie tries to locate Taylor in the box but Doherty clears. They're struggling to get her into the play in this first passage
Russell's intended cross goes out over the endline after Doherty had placed her in a good position
Youths on the attack, Bohs have every player inside their own half
Burke and Crosbie linking up well for Bohs, last ball not coming off for them yet though
Bohs with a lot of the possession early on but Youths with the more ominous chances. The home side trying to find the space to break through, working it on the set pieces though
Opportunity for Wexford as they employ a quick touch approach but Rossiter is called offside
Ryan takes a hit there after a clash of heads but she appears okay
Burke impressive for Bohs so far, just earned her side a free kick there. Murphy takes but she hits it straight at Ciara Rossiter
Chance for Bohs from a corner but it's cleared by Wexford. They look threatening from the set set pieces so far
Kylie Murphy has the ball in the back of the net but it's been ruled out for offside
ELLEN MOLLOY! A SCREAMER FROM LONG RANGE OPENS THE SCORING FOR YOUTHS
Subsequent corner sees Murphy get a head to it but its just over the crossbar
Early chance for Bohs, Crosbie was in but Emma Donohoe clears
Kick off in Dalymount!
The fixture is available to watch for free on LOITV with live updates and complete coverage here on FinalWhistle.ie also.
The last time the pair met was one to forget for Bohs, a 7-0 throbbing for Youths with a Kylie Murphy hattrick, an Ellen Molloy brace and an Aoibheann Clancy net all making the difference. While the score-line showcased their dominance in that one, cumulative results from the entirety of last season did too with Wexford emerging victorious on all four occasions.
They supplemented other transfers such as Katie Burdis from DLR Waves, all of whom are having an impact early on for their new team.
The Gypsies too can take plenty of positives into this third round and will have some familiar talent in their ranks with Sinead Taylor, Fiona Ryan and Kira Bates Crosbie all having moved from Wexford to the north Dublin club during the off season.
The Youths most recent playing encounter came against that very opposition too, concluding 2-1 to them at the final whistle. There it looked as if an upset was on the cards when Emily Corbett opened the scoring for The Town to take the lead, but the routine was restored in the second half when Ellen Molloy converted a freekick and Jess Lawlor sent home the winner.
The Stephen Quinn managed side had an unscheduled rest last round when their match against Shelbourne was called off due to a waterlogged pitch. Bohs on the other hand battled through tough conditions to pinch a draw against Athlone Town at home last weekend with Erica Burke’s earlier goal cancelled out by Roisin Molloy in the second half.
Wexford Youths are back in action today in the Women’s National League as they travel to Dalymount Park chasing three points against Bohemians in an hour’s time. My name is Alanna Cunnane and I’ll be bringing you tonight’s match commentary!