Jackman Park

Aisling Annacotty AFC v Ballynanty Rovers

Ballynanty Rovers win 2-0 on Penalties

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Pike Rovers FC v Cockhill Celtic

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Limerick League v Clare League

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St. Michael’s 1-1* Newmarket Celtic

Newmarket Celtic win 5-4 on Penalties

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Treaty Utd v Cobh Ramblers

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England v Switzerland

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England v Northern Ireland

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Switzerland v Northern Ireland

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Treaty United v UCD AFC

Treaty trouble UCD

Treaty United stormed into action in this game in Markets Field in the MidWest, as they beat UCD tonight.

Jack Lynch deftly headed into the net to kickstart their victory. A controversial penalty decision allowed UCD to get back into contention, before Treaty scored again through Lynch to cement their lead in the match. Ryan and Lynch were the focal points in this crucial victory.

Ryan was impressive for Treaty, he played the role of sweeper keeper well throughout the game, clearing up a lot of the long balls played forward, making two good saves in each half. His communication with his defence was very good throughout. 

Treaty United dominated the opening stages of this game. They took control of the game early, winning two quick corners, one of which had to be cleared off the line by Evan Osam. Treaty were rapidly pressurising UCD, and Sam Todd was lucky not to concede a penalty as he tackled Hanlon who was dribbling at pace towards goal.

Treaty scored first just before the half hour mark after a  great pass from Ludden into the box was perfectly met by Jack Lynch who deftly headed into the net. The game became more heated in the middle of the first half, as Todd, McNamara and Hanlon all picked up yellow cards in a ten-minute period.

A controversial penalty decision allowed UCD to level this game in the 54th minute. However, Treaty United scored again within three minutes through the impressive Jack Lynch to cement their lead in the game. UCD tried hard and played some nice moves but could not break down a stubborn Treaty defensive action.

Lynch was the hero for Treaty United scoring in both halves to get them ahead; with Colm Whelan scoring a penalty in between for the Students.

The Shannonsiders showed great determination and a clinical defensive performance to nullify any UCD attack, and the students will be disappointed not to have created more chances. 

This result means that Treaty are now joint second in the league table, 11 points behind leaders Shelbourne and they travel to Athlone next weekend, while UCD will know they will have to raise their performance levels if they are to challenge for promotion in the second half of the season.

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Treaty United v Galway WFC

Slattery delivers late as Treaty and Galway share spoils

Galway failed to complete the double over Treaty United in the Women’s National League this season as a late comeback from the home side saw the teams share the points at Jackman Park this afternoon.

Lynsey McKey got on the end of a deep cross from Julie Ann Russell to score the first goal of the game in the 49th minute, while the Connacht side’s second strike came from the penalty spot at the foot of the recently returned Meabh De Burca.

United came alive in the dying embers just as they did last week to snatch the victory from the Tribeswomen in the last ten minutes, Gillian Keenan and Jenna Slattery the heroes for the Limerick side as they equalised for the draw.

Keepers Michaela Mitchell and Leah Cohen were the key players in the first half as both safeguarded their nets to see the teams go into the break scoreless.

With it all to play for in the remaining 45 minutes, Galway would have thought they were heading back West with all three point. With four minutes to go they were 2-0 to the good, but Treaty quickly snatched that euphoria from them in abrupt succession.

With 86 minutes gone, Gillian Keenan put away her second goal in as many games, while Jenna Slattery then supplemented to the home side’s tally to equalise in the last minute of the match.

The full time whistle was put on hold however as Cohen suffered a serious injury and was replaced by Maja Zajc who stood between the sticks for the closing minutes and protected the result at 2-2.

The outcome means that Galway now move to 12 points, but remain steadfast at fifth in the table, while Treaty’s share sees them surpass Bohemians and Cork, just three points behind today’s opposition.

Next week will be a strenuous occasion for both of today’s competitors as Galway play hosts to Wexford Youths and Treaty travel to the almighty Peamount United, but if today’s game has taught anyone anything it’s that you can never expect something as a certainty in the WNL.

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