Enniscorthy Hockey Club
  • Home
  • Teams
    • Men's 1st XI Team >
      • Fixtures & Results 2018/19
      • Fixtures & Results 2017/18
      • Fixtures & Results 2016/17
      • Fixtures & Results 2015/16
      • Fixtures & Results 2014/15
      • Fixtures & Results 2013/14
    • Men's 2nd XI Team >
      • Fixtures & Results 2018/19
      • Fixtures & Results 2017/18
      • Fixtures & Results 2016/17
      • Fixtures & Results 2015/16
    • Women's 1st XI Team >
      • Fixtures & Results 2018/19
      • Fixtures & Results 2017/18
      • Fixtures & Results 2016/17
      • Fixtures & Results 2015/16
      • Fixtures & Results 2013/14
      • Fixtures & Results 2012/13
      • Fixtures & Results 2011/12
    • Women's 2nd XI Team >
      • Fixtures & Results 2018/19
      • Fixtures & Results 2017/18
      • Fixtures & Results 2016/17
      • Fixtures & Results 2015/16
      • Fixtures & Results 2013/14
      • Fixtures & Results 2012/13
      • Fixtures & Results 2011/12
    • Women's 3rd XI Team >
      • Fixtures & Results 2018/19
      • Fixtures & Results 2017/18
      • Fixtures & Results 2016/17
    • Boys
    • Girls
    • Honours
  • About
    • Committee
    • Contact & Location
    • Sponsors
    • Child Protection/Vetting
    • Code of Conduct/Ethics
    • Health & Safety
  • Membership
  • Club Gear
    • Club Gear Shop
    • Selecting a Hockey Stick
  • BLOG
    • Submit Match Report
  • Gallery
    • Upload Photos
  • Calendar
  • Lotto

The EHC BLOG

Follow 'the EHC Blog' to read match reports, club news and all things Enniscorthy Hockey Club

Enniscorthy U18 Girls Vs Boyne

8/12/2014

0 Comments

 
Enniscorthy’s under 18 girls braved the bitter cold in East Glendalough yesterday to play their second league match of the 2014/15 season. Eager to move on from and make up for their disappointing defeat against Hermes 2 weeks previously, the girls entered the game against Boyne with a focussed mindset. Enniscorthy took tip-off and started the game with the sun in their eyes. This proved to be no issue for the south east girls as they strung together some beautiful, accurate passes and made some excellent runs. It was clear the team had learned from their previous mistakes and some of the best hockey of the season was on display. Jessie Flood opened the scoring for the Slaney siders with a great shot from the top of the D, slotting the ball into the bottom left hand corner. Enniscorthy had some short corner opportunities but were unable to convert, due to some excellent defensive pressure from Boyne.

Throughout the first half, some fantastic midfield play from the Flood sisters, Jessie and Anna, made things very difficult for the Boyne defence.  Forward, Emma Kidd,was in devastating form, racking up three goals in quick succession, including a stunning raised sweep, which the Boyne keeper had no chance of stopping. Boyne looked threatening at times, attacking mostly down the left wing, but the defensive trio of Katie Owen, Emily Boyne and Ruth Harrington remained calm and collected and eliminated these threats, often setting up counter attacks and offensive opportunities. The score at half time was 4-0 to the ‘scorthy girls.

Half time saw three changes made, with Grace Mernagh, Emily Daly and Sophie McCabe joining the field of play. More offensive tactics were employed, with the defensive players maintaining a higher line on the pitch and participating more in the attacking play. This proved effective and the girls won a short corner. The ball was passed out straight to the top of the circle where it was stopped by Jessie Flood and slipped left to her sister, Anna, who didn’t hesitate in tucking the ball into the bottom right hand corner.

A momentary lapse in concentration, combined with the high defensive line, left Enniscorthy scrambling back against a Boyne counter attack. The away team capitalised on a 3v1 situation and scored. Despite this ‘scorthy maintained their composure and struck back with a goal from Grace Mernagh. With 10 minutes remaining, a clash of heads stopped play as both sides assessed the damage. Jessie Flood took a knock to the head and a substitution was made. A Boyne foot in the D won Enniscorthy another short corner and referee, Roy Chapman, informed the girls that this was the last play of the game. The familiar call of “everybody up” rang out as the ‘scorthy girls prepared to take full advantage of the game’s dying moments. Anna Flood stepped up to the plate and hammered home a stunning shot, closing out the game with the sound of the ball hitting the backboard. The game ended Enniscorthy-7, Boyne-1.

Thanks to Fiona Kidd and Irene Doyle for travelling up and coaching us to such a great win, and to Roy Chapman for reffing. Well done to all the girls involved, the hard work and determination every single one of them showed contributed masses to this great win. A huge team effort ensured a day out in the cold was definitely worth it. Onwards and upwards to our next match and our next win.

0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    click here to submit a match report

    Stay Connected

    Picture
    Picture

    Sponsors


    Categories

    All
    Club News
    News From The Boys
    News From The Girls
    News From The Senior Men
    News From The Senior Women

    News by date

    February 2021
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    July 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    January 2013
    November 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    April 2010
    April 2009
    April 2004
    March 2004

    Google+
Tweets by @EnniscorthyHC

Find us

Enniscorthy Hockey Club
Astro Active Centre,
Bellefield,
Enniscorthy,
Co. Wexford.
GPS:
52.506440, -6.580055
Contact Us
  • Home
  • Teams
    • Men's 1st XI Team >
      • Fixtures & Results 2018/19
      • Fixtures & Results 2017/18
      • Fixtures & Results 2016/17
      • Fixtures & Results 2015/16
      • Fixtures & Results 2014/15
      • Fixtures & Results 2013/14
    • Men's 2nd XI Team >
      • Fixtures & Results 2018/19
      • Fixtures & Results 2017/18
      • Fixtures & Results 2016/17
      • Fixtures & Results 2015/16
    • Women's 1st XI Team >
      • Fixtures & Results 2018/19
      • Fixtures & Results 2017/18
      • Fixtures & Results 2016/17
      • Fixtures & Results 2015/16
      • Fixtures & Results 2013/14
      • Fixtures & Results 2012/13
      • Fixtures & Results 2011/12
    • Women's 2nd XI Team >
      • Fixtures & Results 2018/19
      • Fixtures & Results 2017/18
      • Fixtures & Results 2016/17
      • Fixtures & Results 2015/16
      • Fixtures & Results 2013/14
      • Fixtures & Results 2012/13
      • Fixtures & Results 2011/12
    • Women's 3rd XI Team >
      • Fixtures & Results 2018/19
      • Fixtures & Results 2017/18
      • Fixtures & Results 2016/17
    • Boys
    • Girls
    • Honours
  • About
    • Committee
    • Contact & Location
    • Sponsors
    • Child Protection/Vetting
    • Code of Conduct/Ethics
    • Health & Safety
  • Membership
  • Club Gear
    • Club Gear Shop
    • Selecting a Hockey Stick
  • BLOG
    • Submit Match Report
  • Gallery
    • Upload Photos
  • Calendar
  • Lotto