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Date Time League Season
23 July 2022 6:00 pm LOI Women's Premier Division 2022

Match Report

Molloy magic captures the points for Wexford late against Bohemians

A dramatic late brace from Ellen Molloy helped Wexford Youths overcome Bohemians 3-1 and move up to second spot in the WNL table.

Della Doherty and Lisa Murphy exchanged goals before Molloy demonstrated her prowess to seal three points for the Youths.

Following Athlone’s credible draw at leaders Shelbourne, the opportunity to leapfrog them back into second was there for Wexford Youths.

However, it was the visitors who started the better of the sides, Abbie Brophy and Erica Burke causing problems for the home defence.

Maeve Williams repelled Rachel Doyle’s driven free-kick before Youths started to assert themselves, Kylie Murphy lashing a volley just over.

The influential Doyle drew another save from Williams right on half time whilst after the interval, Rebecca Cooke’s wonderfully improvised turn and snapshot had Williams again riding to Wexford’s rescue.

At last, the deadlock was broken after seventy minutes when Aoibheann Clancy delivered a free kick into the mixer, Rachel Kelly couldn’t hold onto the ball and Della Doherty gleefully tapped in.

In increasingly wet and windy conditions, something that players in Ireland will be well used to, Bohs responded instantly. Doyle’s delivery was again dangerous, and Lisa Murphy powered a header home.

A draw would have been a fair outcome given Boh’s attacking threat earlier but a quick-fire double from Ellen Molloy secured Wexford the win.

First, a hashed clearance defensively fell only as far as Molloy who was allowed time to take a touch and wallop the ball crisply into the bottom corner for 2-1.

Moments later, she scored again, this time a slick, composed finish from the right side of the penalty area.

So, Wexford go second for now and if anything, perfectly demonstrated the trait of winning whilst not playing at their best. Bohs can only rue their profligacy but take pride in a fine performance.

Bohs have a tough test ahead as they play Shelbourne next whilst Wexford will hope to build on this as they travel to Treaty United next weekend.

Wexford Yths

21Maeve Williams Goalkeeper
3Orlaith Conlon Defender
12Ciara Rossiter Defender
14Meabh Russell Defender
16Nicola Sinnott Defender
4Della Doherty Midfielder 71'
6Kylie Murphy Midfielder 67'
8Edel Kennedy 7 Midfielder
10Ellen Molloy Midfielder 83', 85'
17Aoibheann Clancy 23 Midfielder
9Becky Watkins 13 Forward
1Claudia Keenan Goalkeeper
7Teegan Lynch 8 Midfielder
13Jess Lawler 9 Forward
15Michaela Lawrence Midfielder
23Emma Walker 17 Forward
24Grace Fitzpatrick Ryan Defender
25Siun Murdiff Midfielder

Bohemians

20Rachael Kelly Goalkeeper
2Annemarie Byrne 28 Defender
17Katie Lovely Defender
6Lisa Murphy Midfielder 76'
7Kira Bates Crosbie Midfielder
10Chloe Darby 3 Midfielder
15Rachel Doyle Midfielder
26Rebecca Cooke 19 Midfielder
5Isobel Finnegan Forward
9Erica Burke Forward
11Abbie Brophy Forward
20Molly O’Brien Goalkeeper
3Katie Burdis 10 Defender
12Aoife Robinson Forward
18Bronagh Kane Forward
19Niamh Prior 26 Defender
23Abbie O’Hara Defender
24Lara Phipps Forward
28Oleta Griffin 2 Defender
30Freya Roche Forward
  • Wexford Youths go second then whilst Bohs remain midtable! Thanks for joining me tonight!

  • 90'

    It ends 3-1 as Wexford go second and they have Molloy to thank!

  • 89'

    Few Wexford subs as the hosts look to see this out

  • 85'

    Molloy again! This seals the win you feel as Molloy finishes clinically

  • 83'

    Molloy scores a stunner, really well-taken goal! Youths lead again!

  • 76'

    Lisa Murphy levels for Bohs! Doyle's delivery is on the money and an untracked Murphy heads home a leveller!!

  • 71'

    Wexford Youths ahead! Della Doherty taps home after Kelly can't hold Clancy's wicked set piece delivery

  • 68'

    Sub for Bohs sees Durbis on for Darby

  • 67'

    Murphy is the first player into the book

  • 60'

    Murphy gallops through and crosses for Edel Kennedy who can only shoot straight at Kelly! Youth's best chance!

  • 53'

    Bohs respond as Rebecca Cooke has a stunning turn and shot that Williams does well to tip behind!

  • 50'

    Nicola Sinnott heads straight at Kelly as the hosts create the first chance of the half

  • 45'

    Back underway!

  • 45'

    Doyle's free kick is well saved by Maeve Williams as the first half finishes 0-0

  • 38'

    A more even game now but it remains scoreless as we approach half time

  • 30'

    Molloy gets into a 1-on-1 position but her shot is deflected and falls kindly for Kelly to gather with ease

  • 23'

    Youths coming to life now as Kylie Murphy flashes a volley straight at visiting keeper Rachel Kelly

  • 22'

    Ellen Molloy drifts a teasing ball into the box but no one can get a touch on it for Youths

  • 18'

    Doyle storming into tackles and her latest sets up a Bohs attack. Brophy weaves the full-back inside out but Erica Burke can only head her cross over the top

  • 13'

    Bohs have started by far the stronger, Rachel Doyle's set pieces causing trouble before Abbie Brophy fires over after running in

  • Underway!

  • The Bohs team is also now in, kick off in just over ten minutes

  • Wexford Youths are unchanged

  • Hello and welcome to FinalWhistle.ie's coverage of Wexford Youths vs Bohemians in the WNL tonight. Kick off at KerryCarrig park is at 6pm and I'll be bringing you team news within the next hour

Past Meetings

(Round 3)
0 - 3
LOI Women's Premier Division
Dalymount Park

Bohemian FC v Wexford Youths

(Series 25)
7 - 0
LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park

Wexford Youths v Bohemian FC

(Series 16)
0 - 1
LOI Women's Premier Division
Oscar Traynor Centre

Bohemian FC v Wexford Youths

(Series 7)
7 - 1
LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park

Wexford Youths v Bohemian FC

(Series 1)
4 - 1
LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park

Wexford Youths v Bohemian FC

Ground

Ferrycarrig Park
Ferrycarrig Park, Kilpatrick, The Borough District of Wexford, County Wexford, Leinster, Y35 E296, Ireland

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