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Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
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| 15 May 2021 | 7:00 pm | LOI Women's Premier Division | 2021 |
Match Report
Athlone still seeking first win
Athlone Town remain winless this season after falling to a narrow 1-0 home defeat to DLR Waves.
Carla McManus’ first half goal allowed the away side to hang on, despite being second best for the majority of the contest.
Athlone were denied a strong appeal for a penalty, when Muireann Devaney appeared to have been clipped from behind in the box but the referee was adamant that wasn’t the case.
Waves started the better of the two sides and were quickly rewarded with the opening goal as McManus flicked the ball into the net from a corner.
The home side responded well to going a goal down and controlled the majority of the possession and territory in the first half but weren’t able to test Eve Badana in the Waves goal.
Melissa O’Kane had Athlone’s first clear cut chance as her decent effort from a free kick narrowly flew over the crossbar.
Waves had a great opportunity to double their advantage, when Rachel Doyle latched onto a cross and fired the ball at goal but was denied by a great save by keeper Abbiegayle Ronanyne.
McManus then almost had her second goal of the game, after she turned the Athlone defence and fired a shot that cannoned off the post.
Despite enjoying large spells of possession, the home side failed to create enough in the final third and showed just why they are the league’s lowest scorers, with five goals registered all season.
Waves remain in fourth place on 13 points from a maximum 18 after securing their fourth victory of the campaign.
Athlone’s third loss of the season means they remain in eighth place on three points, just one point above bottom club Treaty United.
The two sides are in action next Saturday, with Waves hosting league leaders Peamount United, whilst struggling Athlone are away to Galway.
Timeline
Past Meetings
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(Series 2 - Group 2)
0 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
UCD Bowl DLR Waves v Athlone Town |
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(Series 8)
1 - 4LOI Women's Premier Division
Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town v DLR Waves |
Ground
| Athlone Town Stadium |
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| Athlone Town Stadium, Old Rail Trail, Garrycastle, Athlone East Rural Electoral Division, The Municipal District of Athlone — Moate, County Westmeath, Leinster, N37 N1F2, Ireland |
Ben Jaycock
I am a Sports Journalism & PR graduate from Staffordshire University. During my time at Final Whistle, I have covered the LOI National League, international games and the Women’s National League. Outside of Final Whistle, I am a researcher for World Rugby and a writer for The Rugby Paper.
Full time: Athlone Town 0-1 DLR Waves
Corner for Athlone, last chance saloon!
The fourth official has indicated there will be a minimum of four additional minutes.
Carla McManus' almost had her second of the game as she turned the Athlone defence and fired a shot that cannonned off the post.
Athlone supporter: "How do you explain that one!?" Real controversy about that decision as it looked a penalty to me.
The referee denies Athlone a huge penalty appeal as Devaney appeared to have been clipped from behind in the box but the man in the middle says no.
Cross from Carran which Rachel Doyle latches onto and fires the ball at goal but is denied by a great save by keeper Abbiegayle Ronayne.
Emma Donohoe is now down receiving medical attention as the game comes to another halt.
Play is ready to continue and Athlone continue to play deep in the opposing half.
A break in play as an Athlone defender is down injured receiving medical attention.
Corner for Athlone as the home sides pressure builds.
O'Kane's shot from the free kick narrowly goes over the bar, a decent effort and the closest they have come to getting on the scoresheet.
Free kick in a dangerous position for Athlone.
Back underway in the second half.
Half time: Athlone Town 0-1 DLR Waves
The fourth official has indicated there will be a minimum of one added minute.
The away side have the first corner of the match but the delivery is too close to the keeper and the danger is clear.
Athlone have responded from their early deficit well and have controlled the majority of possession and territory but are yet to test Eve Badana in the Waves goal.
Not much goalmouth action to speak of aside from McManus' opener.
GOAL! DLR Waves take the lead through Carla McManus and her flick from a corner.
We're underway.
The last time the two teams faced off was last season playing out a goalless draw at Jackson Park.
The visitors have impressed during this campaign and will hope to build on last year’s sixth place finish.
Similar to Athlone, Waves have struggled in front of goal, having scored just six times this season but unlike their opponents can boast one of the best defences in the league conceding just four goals.
DLR lie in fourth place and have picked up 10 points from their five games this season.
Last time out, Tommy Hewitt’s side fell to a 6-0 thrashing away to league leaders Peamount United and he will be expecting a reaction from his side tonight.
Athlone are yet to pick up a win, mostly due to their lack of cutting edge in the final third, scoring a league low five goals this season.
The hosts have endured a difficult season thus far, picking up just two points from a maximum 15 and are eighth, only off the bottom on goal difference.
Hello and welcome to Final Whistle's coverage of today's Women's National League match between Athlone Town and DLR Waves.