5 v 1 
Cork CityVideo
Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 April 2022 | 6:15 pm | LOI Women's Premier Division | 2022 |
Match Report
Molloy and Murphy Magic powers Wexford win
A first-half hat-trick from Ellen Molloy and a brace from Kylie Murphy helped Wexford Youths to an emphatic 5-1 win over Cork City this evening at Ferrycarrig Park in the WNL.
Becky Cassin headed home Cork’s only goal of the game on an evening where Wexford’s quality and experience was too much for them.
That quality was apparent after just two minutes when Becky Watkins played the ball into Kylie Murphy who slipped it through for Ellen Molloy to open up the scoring.
Just 10 minutes later Molloy would grab her second. Orlaith Conlan split the Cork defence with a through ball for the onrushing Molloy who rounded Cork goalkeeper Abby McCarthy before scoring.
Molloy’s third would get her third before the 20 minute mark. Tegan Lynch cushioned the ball on the edge of the area before Molloy smashed a volley into the top corner.
Cork didn’t offer much in terms of chance creation until the 25th minute when Aoife Cronin found Becky Cassin inside the box to head home.
The hosts would retaliate five minutes before half-time this time Molloy would play the role of provider for Kylie Murphy who made it 4-1 at the break.
The second-half began quite slowly with the visitors looking more confident and comfortable on the ball.
Lauren Singleton came close with an effort from outside the box that just rolled wide.
It looked as though Molloy was going to get a fourth when Murphy picked her out with a fantastic ball. Molloy’s lob from a tight angle was just the wrong side of the post.
Wexford kept the pressure on, leaving Cork scrambling to keep the ball out of the net. Vista McNamara denied Becky Watkins what looked like a certain goal just after the hour mark with a great block.
However, Wexford would score from the resulting corner. Ciara Rossiter picked out Kylie Murphy who headered in number five for the hosts.
Tonight’s result keeps Wexford in the chase for the title behind Peamount and Shelbourne. They welcome Sligo Rovers to Ferrycarrig Park next week.
Meanwhile, Cork have the difficult task of travelling to Peamount.
Timeline
Past Meetings
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(Series 24)
0 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City v Wexford Youths |
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(Series 15)
4 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Cork City |
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(Series 6)
1 - 3LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City v Wexford Youths |
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(Series 4 - Group 1)
2 - 2LOI Women's Premier Division
Bishopstown Stadium Cork City v Wexford Youths |
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(Series 8)
1 - 2LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Cork City |
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(Round 15)
1 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City v Wexford Youths |
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(Round 10)
2 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Cork City |
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(Round 2)
0 - 3LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City v Wexford Youths |
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(Round 20)
3 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Cork City |
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(Round 13)
1 - 3LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City v Wexford Youths |
|
(Round 6)
1 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Cork City |
0 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City v Wexford Youths |
2 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Cork City |
4 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City v Wexford Youths |
1 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Cork City |
1 - 2LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City v Wexford Youths |
0 - 4LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City v Wexford Youths |
3 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Cork City |
10 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Cork City |
|
(Round 8)
0 - 2LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City v Wexford Youths |
|
(Round 1)
1 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Cork City |
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(Round 20)
0 - 10LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City v Wexford Youths |
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(Round 13)
1 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Cork City |
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(Round 6)
0 - 5LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City v Wexford Youths |
|
(Round 20)
1 - 2LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City v Wexford Youths |
|
(Round 10)
2 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Cork City |
|
(Round 3)
0 - 4LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City v Wexford Youths |
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(Round 15)
1 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City v Wexford Youths |
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(Round 6)
1 - 3LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Cork City |
|
(Round 5)
0 - 2LOI Women's Premier Division
Turner's Cross Cork City v Wexford Youths |
Ground
| Ferrycarrig Park |
|---|
| Ferrycarrig Park, Kilpatrick, The Borough District of Wexford, County Wexford, Leinster, Y35 E296, Ireland |
Clock winding down here and Wexford still dominating proceedings
McCarthy makes a great save to deny becky Watkins
GOAL! It was coming. Ciara Rossiter delivers a corner and Kylie Murphy is on hand to head home
Ciara McNamara with a great block to deny Becky Watkins from scoring after she rounded McCarthy in goal
Murphy shoots from distance after some nice linkup play with Molloy but her effort is wayward
So close from Molloy! A lovely ball from Murphy sets her on her way and she tries to lob it over McCarthy from a tight angle but it's just the wrong side of the post
Lauren Singleton smashes one from the edge of the box but it goes wide
A quiet opening to the second period, City looking a lot sharper here
Back underway
HT: Youths lead 4-1 at the break. Ellen Molloy has simply been unstoppable so far with a hattrick and an assist.
GOAL! It's 4 for the hosts. Molloy is the provider this time as she slips through Kylie Murphy who had a lot to do to around McCarthy and finish off the move
Molloy finds Kylie Murphy with a great cross but McCarthy saves her header
GOAL! Becky Cassin with a great header from close range gets a goal back for the visitors
GOAL! It's a hattrick already for Ellen Molloy! Teegan Lynch layed the ball off outside the box and Molloy with an incredible volley makes it 3-0
GOAL! It's two for Ellen Molloy. A perfect pass from Orlaith Conlon splits the Cork defence and Molly rounds the 'keeper before slotting home
So close from Ciara Rossiter! Watkins with the through ball and Rossiter attempts the chip but it's just too high
Watkins with a great cross finds Molloy completely unmarked in the box but she can't direct her header towards goal
Kylie Murphy turns and shoots but it rolls into McCarthy's arms
GOAL! The hosts take the lead. A lovely move from Becky Watkins to Kylie Murphy and finally Ellen Molloy who slots the ball home
Ellen Molloy with the first effort of the game but her shot is straight at Abby McCarthy
We are underway here in Ferrycarrig
Our later time of a 6.15pm kick-off is fast approaching. Wexford will be looking to get right back in the title race after defeat to Peamount last time out. As for City, they'll be hoping to cause an upset and get their second win of the season
Wexford starting XI now in
Cork team news is in
Hello and welcome to FinalWhistle.ie's coverage of today's WNL game between Wexford Youths and Cork City. I'm Seán Crosbie and I will be keeping you up to date on all the action here from Ferrycarrig Park.