1 v 0 
ShelbourneDetails
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 August 2021 | 6:30 pm | LOI Women's Premier Division | 2021 |
Match Report
Wexford Grant’d extended winning run
Lynn Marie Grant’s tremendous finish in the 89th minute crowned a Wexford Youths side, who finished with 10 players; with a 1-nil win in the clash at the top against Shelbourne at the Ferrycarrig Park.
Kylie Murphy was dismissed for the hosts, following a second yellow card in the 56th minute, and despite their numerical disadvantage they battled hard, but succumbed the pressure late on.
The late drama confirmed the heart-breaking outcome for the visitors and the end of their seven-game winning streak and a step down on the title-race.
The historical rivalry between the sides became clear since the first exchanges, with a dozen temper moments mixed up with goal opportunities on both penalty areas; a brilliant WNL visit card expelling the high-stake show between two runners up.
Shelbourne brought serious pressure on for the first exchanges trying to pin back the hosts, who were first coming close to the goal. A tremendous pass by Kylie Murphy left Aisling Frawley face-to-face with the Shelbourne’s keeper, as she sent it slightly off the post.
On the other side, Jessica Ziu got denied the goal of the afternoon by Dells Doherty super-tackle.
The back-to-back show continued with Edel Kennedy sending a serious header over the bar. Emily Whelan brought an immediate counter with a powerful shot from the edge of the box, but with the same outcome.
Ciamh Gray got her name noticed in just three minutes by denying both Whelan shot and Ciara Grant’s curveball with two unbelievable saves shortly before the break.
The effervescent vibe returned with the teams from the break, with Aoibheann Clancy seeing her freekick coming off the crossbar, with Amanda Budden saving brilliantly a second effort.
The scenario became darker for the Youths in the 56th minute, when Kylie Murphy left her side down to ten players.
Gray was called to action several times as she brilliantly kept her sheet clean, and when seemed to point out to a scoreless, a fast-paced counterattack got brilliantly finished by the super sub Grant, offering Wexford a late win
Timeline
| 6. Kylie Murphy | 38' | |
| 38' | 4. Pearl Slattery | |
| 41' | 10. Noelle Murray | |
| 6. Kylie Murphy | 56' | |
| 8. Edel Kennedy | 84' | |
| 19. Lynn Marie Grant | 89' |
Past Meetings
|
(Series 9)
0 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v Wexford Youths |
|
(Series 1 - Group 1)
2 - 5LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Shelbourne |
|
(Series 5)
2 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v Wexford Youths |
|
(Round 20)
2 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v Wexford Youths |
|
(Round 14)
1 - 2LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Shelbourne |
|
(Round 8)
0 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v Wexford Youths |
|
(Round 15)
1 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Shelbourne |
|
(Round 8)
1 - 3LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v Wexford Youths |
0 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Shelbourne |
3 - 2LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v Wexford Youths |
2 - 2LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Shelbourne |
1 - 0LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v Wexford Youths |
1 - 3LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Shelbourne |
3 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v Wexford Youths |
3 - 3LOI Women's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford Youths v Shelbourne |
Ground
| Ferrycarrig Park |
|---|
| Ferrycarrig Park, Kilpatrick, The Borough District of Wexford, County Wexford, Leinster, Y35 E296, Ireland |
Bernardo Santos
With previous experience on a top-tier sports newspaper and a media department of a former European Champion club, Bernardo also collaborates as a sports journalist and media editor at St. Patrick's Athletic.
FT: Wexford 1-0 Shelbourne.
And out of nowhere the substitute Emely Grant puts Wexford in the lead with a tremendous late drama!
Della Doherty with a good opportunity to get a late goal as she just can’t make the shot happen.
Saoirse Noonan’s header gets chested easily by Ciamh Gray.
Wexford builds a solid wall to stop a sequence of attempts from Shels! They are holding themselves at the back as they can.
Della Doherty’s cross finds Edel Kennedy as she couldn’t smash it with the right direction.
Clancy’s long shot brings no concerns for Amanda Budden.
Kylie Murphy leaves her side town to ten players after seeing a second-yellow card!
Aoibheann Clancy’ freekick just comes off the crossbar, with Amanda Budden saving brilliantly a second effort!
Seven minutes gone in the second half and no really opportunities on either goal, however the fight for the ball possession keeps much alive.
We are back to the second 45 minutes.
HT: Wexford 0-0 Shelbourne.
One minute added on.
Kylie Murphy with two good chances to send it home; the first one stopped by Amanda Budden, the second booted away by de defense!
Ciara grant’s curve ball is denied by another Ciamh Gray’s great save!
Ciamh Gray denies Emily Whelan the first goal with an unbelievable save!
Emily Whelan tests her luck from the edge of the box, sending a powerful shot just over the bar
Frawley finds Edel Kennedy at the near post as she sees her header going over the bar.
Jessica Ziu invades dangerously Wexford’s box with Della Doherty denying her the first goal of the afternoon with a super tackle.
A tremendous pass by Kylie Murphy puts Aisling Frawley face to face with the Shelbourne’s keeper as she sends it slightly off the post.
Saoirse Noonan with an early chance as she sends off a nice chip shot.
Wexford kick us into the first half.
The Youths are coming from a 1-nil against the same opponent conquered last weekend, achieved by Kylie Murphy’s lone goal in the 34th minute.
Shelbourne travel south following a very emotive 3-2 win visiting Bohemians, courtesy of a 99th minute Pearl Slattery strike as she kept their unbeaten run at death.
The third and the fourth placed in the table respectively clash following an impressive run of consecutive wins – six for the Youths, one more for the Shels – and with intentions to stay on solid ground by drowning a direct opponent for the title.
Good afternoon and welcome aboard to the live coverage of the main event of the WNL 18th rounds between Wexford and Shelbourne. Here with you is Bernardo Santos to tell you all about it.