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Wexford YthsVideo
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| Date | Time | League | Season |
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| 4 March 2023 | 2:00 pm | LOI Women's Premier Division | 2023 |
Match Report
Wexford Youths spoiled Galway United's party with a late winner to secure a win in their opening tie of the season. After a great well contested game Ciara Rossiter broke the deadlock after 80 minutes after she latched onto a loose touch from the Galway defence as she finished nicely into the bottom right corner. Galway United will be disappointed to not have got anything from their first outing! It was a momentous day in Eamonn Deacy park as Galway United’s women's team took to the field for the first time in front of their home crowd. Galway may have been suffering from nerves in the early exchanges as Wexford seemed to get on top early on. Ciara Rossiter had a free kick after 6 minutes sail over the bar and just three minutes later some sloppy play saw Michaela Lawrence go through on goal but she scuffed her effort. Gemma McGuinness had Galway first effort of note in the game, her long speculative effort well saved by Wexford keeper Maeve Williams. Galway grew into the half and started to control the tempo of the match after the 35th minute markand could have been disappointed to not be 1-0 up going in at the break as Jamie Erickson had the ball in the net but was judged to have been offside with 43 minutes on the clock. Both sides had opportunities but the sides went in level at the break. Whatever nerves Galway had during the first half were left in the dressing room during the half time break as they came out the blocks quickly during the early stages of the second half. With an increase of intensity and attacking emphasis United were on the front foot. Lynsey McKey had their first major chance of the half as her effort from outside the box just narrowly went over the bar. Galway seemed to run out of steam in the latter stages of the game and Wexford took full advantage. A mistake at the back for United saw Ciara Rossiter latch onto a loose ball 25 yards out she sprang into action and finished confidently into the bottom right hand corner. Wexford used their experience to see out the remaining 10 minutes emptying their bench and putting Galway under pressure at every opportunity. A brilliant result for the Away side as they take all three points back to the South east, disappointment for Galway on their first match out but they will learn from this and grow as the season goes on. Rossiter Spoils Galway Party in Eammon Deacy
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| Eamonn Deacy Park |
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| Eamonn Deacy Park, Dyke Road, Terryland, Menlough, Galway City, County Galway, Connacht, H91 ET6N, Ireland |
John Nee
Sports journalist, Video Editor and Cinematographer but maybe even more importantly a huge sports fan.
Full Time Wexford take all three points
3 minutes of added time
Galway United have 5 minutes to try salvage a draw! Wexford have been impressive since scoring the opener
Wexford find the opener 1-0!! Ciara Rossiter laches onto a loose ball and slots home nicely
Rola Olusola replaces Abbie Callanan
First corner of the second half goes to Wexford
First change of the afternoon for Wexford as Freya de Mange replaces Michaela Lawrence
First half nerves from United have seemingly vanished as they look the more confident side since the second half commenced
Lynsey McKey has a great effort from outside the box go just over!!
Ciara Rossiter misses great chance at the back post for Wexford her header sailed over the bar
Second half under way Galway restart the game!!
Half time it remains 0-0
One minutes of additional time to be added at the end of the first half
United have the ball in the net but the linemen has ruled it offside!
Free for United in a dangerous position late into the first half!
Wexford earn their third corner of the game with four minutes left on the clock
Swift counter attack from Wexford is cancelled out by Galway a lucky escape for the home side
Gemma McGuinness takes a long shot at goal which is saved by Wexford keeper Maeve Williams.
A terrible pass by one of the Galway defenders sees Michaela Lawrence through on goal but her shot scuffs the surface and Galway are let off the hook
Ciara Rossiter has a free kick outside the area but the shot sails over the crossbar
Ronayne has to be alert as Rinna Jarett gets into the area but she comes out to meet it and danger is cleared
Game is underway in Galway
Kick off five minutes away here as the teams make their way onto the pitch, anticipation building ahead of this tie
Galway have a host of names from the Galway WFC side from last season, while Gemma McGuiness is experienced and served as a big performer for Sligo last season, while veteran Lynsey McKey skippers the side for their first outing under the United branding
Wexford invested heavily in the window bringing on some quality signings as Emily Corbett and Abbie Brophy joined while Rianna Jarrett is back in the league after a stint away, all three start with Brophy and Corbet making their debuts this afternoon
Wexford will be looking to bounce back from narrowly missing out on the league title last season, as they want to start on the front foot, for Galway their women's side last season did very well and United will look for a strong season this year also
A big afternoon at Eamon Deacy Park, as Galway United make history fielding a Women's Senior side in the League of Ireland, as they pick up where Galway WFC left off, John Nee here providing all the text comms for this tie with Wexford