Antrim v Waterford All Ireland U16 A Shield, Abbotstown 9th March 2025
Antrim 1-07 Waterford 1-07. Referee Philip McDonald, Cavan
Match report and photos from pitch side Antrim management
Antrim went head-to-head with co-league leaders, Waterford on pitch 1 in Abbotstown. When the short whistle went for the break, it was no surprise that scores stood at 0-04 each with two Antrim points from play by Teagan Cassidy and one each from JoJo Darragh and Tamara Black.
Antrim recovered well after an early second half goal from Waterford in the first four minutes. Second half scorers for Antrim were Cliodhna Thompson with a fine goal and again a point each from Teagan Cassidy , Tamara Black and JoJo Darragh, all scores coming from play.
Antrim were wasteful on frees, missing nine score-able chances but on the plus side, Antrim know that and it’s something that will be worked on.
The defence again were outstanding and a special mention of Antrim’s keeper Mia Carlin who made two point blank saves and was injured on her elbow during the second save but elected to stay on and finish the game.
Antrim U16 manager, Liam Vallely, had this to say, “There was great resolve shown by the girls against our joint table toppers and we came away with plenty to improve on.”
Antrim Starters and scorers
Mia Carlin, Kiera McLaughlin, Laoise McCollum, Isabelle Martin, Orla Munce, Fiadh Sands, Amy Gault, Tegan Cassidy 0-03, Anna Smyth, Tamara Black 0-02, Caoimhe McErlain, JoJo Darragh 0-02, Caela Casey, Aedin Vallely, Cliodhna Thompson 1-00