Enniscorthy's ladies second XI took on Suttonians' third XI – who began the day in third place - in Division 12 of the Leinster League on Saturday. Enniscorthy got off to a strong start, effectively pressing the visitor's hit outs. Great play from the back line of O’Muiri, Hatton, D’Alton and Hayes saw Enniscorthy clear the ball well when the Dublin side threatened, sending a series of effective passes to wingers Dempsey and Redmond. The hosts took the lead midway through the first half, Sweeney and Rochford linking well, with the latter claiming her first goal of the season. Suttonians responded strongly on the cusp of half time, equalising from a well-taken penalty corner.
The second half began as the first ended, with Suttonians on the ascendent, forcing a number of excellent saves from Medcalf in the Enniscorthy goal. The home side wrestled back momentum, midfield creating some great chances but the crucial final touch was missing. Instead it was Suttonians who struck again, converting midway through the second half from play. Once again Enniscorthy's midfield dug deep, but unfortunatey ran out of ideas and time, with Suttonians emerging 2-1 winners and moving up to second in the table. Next week sees Enniscorthy's second XI away to bottom side North Kildare and hoping to improve on their current tenth position .
Squad: Alice Medcalf, Roisin O’Muiri, Serena Hatton, Amy D’Alton, Julie Hayes, Laura Redmond, Eleanor Bolger, Megan Dempsey, Niamh Rochford, Elaine Hickey, Avril Buttle, Hannah Sweeney, Orlaith Breen, Muireann Nic Corcráin, Lillian Howlin
The second half began as the first ended, with Suttonians on the ascendent, forcing a number of excellent saves from Medcalf in the Enniscorthy goal. The home side wrestled back momentum, midfield creating some great chances but the crucial final touch was missing. Instead it was Suttonians who struck again, converting midway through the second half from play. Once again Enniscorthy's midfield dug deep, but unfortunatey ran out of ideas and time, with Suttonians emerging 2-1 winners and moving up to second in the table. Next week sees Enniscorthy's second XI away to bottom side North Kildare and hoping to improve on their current tenth position .
Squad: Alice Medcalf, Roisin O’Muiri, Serena Hatton, Amy D’Alton, Julie Hayes, Laura Redmond, Eleanor Bolger, Megan Dempsey, Niamh Rochford, Elaine Hickey, Avril Buttle, Hannah Sweeney, Orlaith Breen, Muireann Nic Corcráin, Lillian Howlin
