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| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 April 2022 | 2:00 pm | LOI Women's Premier Division | 2022 |
Match Report
Sligo in control in win over Treaty
Sligo Rovers scored all four goals on the scoresheet against Treaty United in the Showgrounds this afternoon to pick up their first ever home Women’s National League win.
Despite a good start from Rovers it was the visitors who took the lead first when a Heidi O'Sullivan cross came off Leah Kelly and into the back of her own net. Aoife Brennan then converted freekicks either side of an Emma Doherty goal to cement a 3-1 advantage to The Bit O’Red heading into half-time.
The second half was a rather dull encounter with very little clear cut chances, and while the Limerick outfit pushed on to come back into the game it settled as it did at the break.
Down club captain Emma Hansberry through illness and regular keeper Kristen Sample in net as she was away on coaching duties with the Ireland U16s, Sligo fulfilled their absences adequately. Lauren Boles took the armband to marshal the midfield and Amy Mahon lined out in goals and while she struggled on long kick outs she amassed a few crucial saves.
With around 25 minutes gone Treaty captain Jesse Mendez was involved in a heavy collision that saw her injure her hand, but the Cork woman soldiered on through the pain.
Brennan equalized in the 36 minute from the set piece before Ireland U19 star Emma Doherty turned the game on its head when she was put through on goal just minutes later and rounded the ball past Michaela Mitchell.
Seconds before halftime then Brennan secured her brace, again proving lethal off a freekick and fastening a two goal cushion for Steve Feeney’s side.
Emma Costelloe and Michaela Lawrence threatened for Treaty in the second half and although they had the bulk of possession they couldn’t pull off something special in the final third to mount a comeback.
The result means Sligo Rovers now have nine points, while Don O’Riordan’s team have yet to grasp any this year.
Sligo will look to continue this form as they take on Wexford Youths next week in Ferrycarrig Park, while Treaty aim to rectify their situation at home to Athlone Town.
Timeline
| 2. Leah Kelly | 11' | |
| 11. Aoife Brennan | 36' | |
| 9. Emma Doherty | 38' | |
| 11. Aoife Brennan | 47' | |
| 62' | Emma Costelloe Cara Griffin | |
| Aoife Brennan Paula McGrory | 68' | |
| Katie Melly Jessica Casey | 72' | |
| 72' | Alix Mendez Shannen O'Donovan | |
| 75' | 14. Héidí O'Sullivan | |
| 8. Lauren Boles | 76' | |
| Emma Doherty Amy Hyndman | 78' | |
| Leah Kelly Kerri O'Hara | 78' | |
| 80' | Laoise Browne Eimear Carey | |
| 88' | 15. Michaela Lawrence | |
| 11. Paula McGrory | 92' |
Past Meetings
3 - 4eLOI-Group B
Online Event Treaty United v Sligo Rovers |
Ground
| The Showgrounds |
|---|
| The Showgrounds - Sligo Rovers F.C., Magheraboy Road, Knappagh Beg, Sligo, Sligo Municipal Borough District, County Sligo, Connacht, F91 P523, 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.
Paula McGrory yellow carded
4 minutes added time
Michaela Lawrence yellow carded
Eimear Carey on for Laoise Browne
Leah Kelly off, O'Hara on! Emma Doherty off, Hydnman on
Doherty through on goal but Mitchell comes out to tackle her and does enough to put her off
Doherty through on goal but Mitchell comes out to tackle her and does enough to put her off
Lauren Boles yellow carded
Héidí O’Sullivan picks up a yellow
Melly off, Jessica Casey. Alix Mendez off for Shannen O’Donovan
Freekick for Treaty on the edge of the area. Michaela Lawrence takes it but it goes to the right and wide
Stoppage in play as Michaela Lawrence is down
Cara Griffin replaces Emma Costelloe
Amy Mahon gets a touch to the Treaty corner and her defence help her clear
Treaty corner
Little to report in the last number of minutes as the game searches to relocate its sting
Treaty with the bulk of possession since the break
Emma Costelloe and Lauren Boles engaged in a battle
Aoife Brennan on another freekick, at a longer distance this time
Chance for Treaty as Héidí O’Sullivan releases an attempt but it's saved by Mahon
Gemma McGuiness skies a shot over the bar
GOAL! Aoife Brennan! A second goal from a freekick for her
Gemma McGuinness earns a free for Sligo in a dangerous area
2 minutes added time
Sligo corner
Emma Doherty makes it Sligo 2-1!
Aoife Brennan goal off a freekick
Boles ignites a good passage and sees Melly claim a freekick after she is fouled by Alannah Mitchell
Through ball to Emily O’Halloran chased to by Mahon, does well to get to it before her
Treaty freekick saved by Amy Mahon
Alix Mendez down injured now, play stops as she receives treatment
Jesse carries on, looks to be her right hand that is injured. She's still carrying it as play resumes
Jesse Mendez is hurt after her and her own player accidentally collided. Treaty went on to have an attack but this looks worrying for the Treaty skipper
Sarah Kiernan ball to Aoife Brennan but there's too much on it
Alannah Mitchell puts the ball out for a throw under pressure from Doherty
Doherty fouls Emma Deegan and its a Treaty free in their own half
She takes her own free but its straight at Mitchell
Jesse Mendez done for a foul on Doherty just outside the box
Lauren Boles overcomes multiple players before being taken down for a free
OG, Leah Kelly. Treaty take the lead! Sarah Keirnan had done well to clear Sligo\'s lines but Treaty recuperated and crossed in by Heidi O'Sullivan only for the ball to come off the west sligo woman
Freekick at closer range. Doherty takes and it challenges but Mitchell puts it out for a corner
Sarah Keirnan takes the free, Brennan gets on the rebound and flicks it to O'Dowd. She shoots but it curls over the bar
Sligo earn a foul as Emma Costelloe takes down Emma Doherty
Treaty on the attack Héidí O’Sullivan does well but Ruth Monaghan holds them up
Boles has been promising for Sligo so far, marshalling the midfield
Aoife Brennan freekick is collected with ease by Mitchell
Kick off at The Showgrounds!
Lauren Boles captains in Hansberry's absence, while Jess Mendez has the armband for Treaty
5 minutes until kick off
The teams are in! Notably Hansberry and Kristen Sample missing for Sligo.
The WNL returning after a two-week international break, the first five series left The Bit O’Red at sixth in the table, with today’s opponent at the basement and yet to pick up a point this season. The teams are currently out on the pitch warming up in a dry and cloudy day in Sligo
Sligo Rovers strive for a first home win this afternoon in the Women’s National League, taking on Treaty United at the Showgrounds at 2pm. My name is Alanna Cunnane and I'll be bringing you today's match commentary!