Glenavy 4-8 Clann na Gael 0-7
LGFA U16 Football League
A goal late in the opening half from Anna Rice and a second half hat-trick from Aiobheann Monaghan swung this entertaining LGFA U16 league encounter at Chapel Hill decisively in the direction of home side, St. Joseph’s Glenavy.
Up to this point combination side, Clann na Gael had given as good as they got and matched Glenavy all the way in an entertaining opening half but Rice’s strike after 28 minutes proved a turning point.
Prior to this the visitors had edged into a 0-5 to 0-4 lead with Aoife Rice striking three excellent scores and Lola Devlin and Grace Ferris on target.
Monaghan and Rice shared the Glenavy opening half points and Rice’s late strike would swing the momentum in the direction of the Chapel Hill side.
It still looked anyone’s game as the sides changed ends but Aiobheann Monaghan put the home side in the driving seat when she finished to the net 20 seconds into the second half and Jessica Hotchkiss added a 4th minute point to move St. Josephs six ahead.
Erin McMullan replied with a point for Clann na Gael but a flowing move from deep in defence saw Monaghan fire home her second and her sides third goal in the 8th minute to put St. Joseph’s in control.
The home side continued to carry the game to the opposition as Anna Rice, Jessica Hotchkiss and the impressive Aiobheann Monaghan added points with Clan na Gael’s only response coming from their top performer on the night, Aoife Rice.
Glenavy were awarded a penalty with time almost up and forward stepped Aiobheann Monaghan to complete her hat-trick from the spot and put a slightly flattering look on the final scoreline.
St Joseph’s: 1 Olivia Mulholland, 2 Aoife Mooney, 3 Meabh Culiton, 4 Katie Grant, 5 Jessica Morgan, 6 Caoimhe McCartan, 7 Katie Cassidy, 8 Anna Rice, 9 Aoibh Sloan, 10 Jessica Hotchkiss, 11 Aiobheann Monaghan, 12 Sian McNama, 13 Orla Nelson, 14 Emma Rice, 15 Erin McManus
Clann na Gael: 1 Lora McLorinan, 2 Emer Firth, 3 Roisin Quinn, 4 Jessica Mulholland, 5 Niamh George, 6 Emma Meenan, 7 Orlaih Boyle, 8 Katie Longley, 9 Grace Ferris, 10 Erin McMullan, 11 Aoife Rice, 13 Lola Devlin, 14 Beth McCormick, 15 Lauryn Gourley, 17 Clodha Holmes, 18 Ava McMullan, 19 Josslyn McCartney
