2 v 1 
DLR WavesVideo
Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2021 | 2:00 pm | LOI Women's Premier Division | 2021 |
Match Report
Early goals sink Waves
A first half goal from Emily Whelan and a second half penalty by Noelle Murray gave Shels all three points against a tenacious DLR Waves side at Tolka Park this afternoon.
Waves finished strong, with a superb 35-yards strike from Carla McManus, under the watchful eye of Women’s National Team manager Vera Pauw.
The Reds took control of the game early on, pinning DLR back in the opening 15 minutes. However, they were unable to break the strong defence of the South Dublin side.
As Waves grew, the game became tit for tat with a Nadine Clare shot whizzing over the bar from 20 yards.
Shelbourne's first big chance fell to Whelan after a stunning surge forward and pinpointed cross by full back Jessica Gargan. However, the former was unable to cause too much difficulty for Eve Badana in the Waves goal. DLR hit back with an attack of their own but Niamh Priors shot was easily headed away.
A breakthrough came once more when Whelan was again played in by Jessica Ziu. This time however she made no mistake, with a looping shot beating Badana who rushed from her goal.
At this point Shels were firmly in control with a penalty shout waved away in the 43rd minute. The half ended with a Shelbourne free on the edge of the box. However, Jessie Stapleton's effort was straight at Badana.
The second half started a much livelier affair, with both clubs showing attacking intent. DLR thought they had their equaliser when Catherine Cronin hit the back of the net. This was ruled out for offside. Moments later Cronin popped up to force a sublime save from Budden in the Reds goal.
Ten minutes into the second half, Shels midfielder Jamie Finn went on a solo run beating several DLR players, but her strike was tipped over the bar by Badana.
From the resulting corner the referee blew his whistle for a penalty, as the ball was headed back across goal when it inadvertently struck the arm of a DLR defender. Noelle Murray stepped up for the Reds and calmly slotted the ball into the back of the net.
DLR made a host of changes to attempt to get back into the contest. After a sustained period of pressure substitute Carla McManus spotted the keeper off her line and struck from 35 yards out to beat the back-peddling Amanda Budden. This a moment of brilliance which may have caught the eye of Vera Pauw in the stand.
DLR pushed for an equaliser in the final minutes, with a free kick in injury time spilled by Budden only for her to get a second attempt and see the ball to safely.
Shels held out in the closing stages of an entertaining game to claim all three points and the top spot in the league. This ensures that they have bounced back from their recent loss at the hands of Peamount, and handing DLR their first defeat of the season.
Timeline
| 11. Emily Whelan | 36' | |
| 10. Noelle Murray | 56' | |
| 62' | Kerri Letmon Zoe Leonard | |
| 62' | Fiona Donnelly Carla McManus | |
| 76' | Catherine Cronin Shauna Carroll | |
| 83' | 9. Carla McManus | |
| 85' | Katie Malone Avril Brierley |
Past Meetings
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(Series 2)
1 - 2LOI Women's Premier Division
UCD Bowl DLR Waves v Shelbourne |
|
(Round 16)
1 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v DLR Waves |
|
(Round 3)
5 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v DLR Waves |
|
(Round 18)
0 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
UCD Bowl DLR Waves v Shelbourne |
|
(Round 12)
3 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v DLR Waves |
|
(Round 5)
0 - 7LOI Women's Premier Division
UCD Bowl DLR Waves v Shelbourne |
5 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v DLR Waves |
1 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
UCD Bowl DLR Waves v Shelbourne |
1 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v DLR Waves |
3 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v DLR Waves |
1 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
UCD Bowl DLR Waves v Shelbourne |
0 - 2LOI Women's Premier Division
UCD Bowl DLR Waves v Shelbourne |
1 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v DLR Waves |
Ground
| Tolka Park |
|---|
| Tolka Park (Shelbourne FC), Drumcondra South A ED, Dublin, County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland |
Full time here at Tolka Park as the Reds take all 3 points.
One last chance for DLR with as a long free is launched in and Budden spills her first attempt to gather but successfully clears on her second
The 4th official shows 2 minutes added as DLR have a corner here pushing for an equaliser
WNT manager Vera Pauw is here in attendance, possibly a chance for someone to make an impression
2 minutes plus added time for DLR to find an equaliser here at Tolka Park
Malone makes way as Brierley comes into the game
Malone makes way as Brierley comes into the game
McManus pulls one back as she spots Budden off her line and strikes to beat the Shels net minder
Noelle Whelen stands and the ball, and Doyle takes advantage and strikes from range but doesn't trouble Budden in the Shels goal
Cronin makes way for Carroll to enter the play
Cronin makes way for Carroll to enter the play
Malone back up and straight into the action.
Malone is down on the edge of the Shels box, as the ref stops play to check on the players well being
Less than 20 minutes to go here for DLR to find a way back into this tie
Another Shels free 10 yards from the box but Murray strikes straight at the wall
DLR probing to get a goal back here with a few nice attacks being thwarted by the Reds defence
double sub for DLR with Leonard and McManus replacing Letmon and Donnelly
double sub for DLR with Leonard and McManus replacing Letmon and Donnelly
double sub for DLR with Leonard and McManus replacing Letmon and Donnelly
double sub for DLR with Leonard and McManus replacing Letmon and Donnelly
Penalty for for Shels as there was an adjudged hand ball in the mixer, Noelle Murray steps up a calmly slots it home.
Jamie Finn beats a number of DLR players to strike from the edge of the box but Badana tips over the bar
Shels have a free from a dangerous are with Murray looking to strike, resulting in a corner for shels
Both side showing attacking intent here early in the 2nd half, with Cronin forcing a brilliant save from Budden in the Shels goal
Cronin put the ball in the Shels net but the assistant referee has their flag up for offside
Shels get us underway here
2nd about to begin as both side re-enter the pitch
Half time here at Tolka Park as Shels go in with the narrowest of leads at the break
the ball strikes the hand of DLR player Barnes in the mix 10 yards out from the box, Stapleton strikes straight at Badana in the DLR goal
Penalty shout for Shels but the ref waves it off
Emily Whelan is played in by Ziu who loops the ball over Badana in the DLR goal, 1 nil Shels
DLR attack down the left as the ball reaches Prior on the edge of the box, Priors shot is headed away as DLR continue to grow into this game
Excellent attack from Gargan down the right who puts in Whelan, her shot doesn't trouble Badana in the DLR goal too much
Strike from distance for DLR sails over the bar
Shels beginning to take control of this tie with a couple of nice attacks
Underway here at Tolka Park as The Reds host DLR in the Womans National league