LIDL LGFA National League Division 3
Antrim senior ladies 2-8
Down senior ladies 1-9…
Antrim senior ladies gained promotion to Division two of the national league following their two point victory over Down on Sunday.
This win secures back to back promotions for Antrim, something this group can be really proud of.
Indeed with only seconds remaining Antrim were down by 2 but a long ball into the square from Theresa Mellon found its way to Laura Agnew who somehow managed to finish to the Down net.
Antrim played against a very strong wind in the opening half but were probably unlucky to go in at half time 3 points down.
Even against the wind Antrim were dominant but just couldn’t convert all their chances into scores.
The second half started well for Antrim when they hit two points and reduced the lead to the bear minimum.
But Down hit them with a sucker punch of a goal and Antrim had to regroup again…
But this team just never gives up and they chipped away at Down’s lead to again leave the bare minimum in it with time running out.
The Saffrons pushed hard and with virtually the last kick of the game Laura Agnew found the net to send the Antrim supporters wild and confirm promotion for the team.
This game lived up to its billing of a shootout with promotion the prize for the winners and the result was in doubt right up to the final seconds.
Antrim management said after the game:
This is a remarkable achievement for these girls.
They work so hard and give up so much of their time to play county football.
Every player in our group played in the league this year so credit to them all as each and every one of them have helped Antrim reach division two.
They now look forward to the national league final on Sunday April 12th against Louth. Venue to be confirmed later!
Antrim Scorers …
Maria O Neill 0-3
Ciara Brown 1-0
Laura Agnew 1-0
Theresa Mellon 0-2
Lara Dahunsi 0-1
Alyssa Davison 0-1
Aine Lynch 0-1
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