Ladies Football-News-2011-U14

Valley Rovers U14 v Douglas

Valley Rovers played the U14B County Final against Douglas on Monday evening 13th June in Ballincollig. With both teams rearing to go, the ball was thrown to start the eagerly awaited game. Valleys started the brighter with a goal from mid-fielder Lisa Lynch after three minutes which was followed by a superb point from Laura Brew. Midway through the first half Douglas started to put pressure on the Valley Rovers defence, putting over four points including two from Amy Ahern. After some great saves by Kate O'Mahony for Valley Rovers, Niamh Lynch hit an unstoppable shot to the bottom corner of Valleys net. After some great play by Ellie Kiely and Jennifer and Sarah Murphy to get the ball forward to Katie Lynch and Ciara Murphy Valleys were unlucky not to score. Douglas closed the half with two points leaving a half time score of Valley Rovers 1-01 to Douglas 1-06.

Ciara Hartnett opened the scoring in the second half with an early goal. This was closely followed by a point for Douglas from a free. Valleys mid-fielders Lisa Lynch and Sophie Murphy worked hard to get the ball forward to Casey O'Sullivan resulting in Joanne McCarthy getting on the score sheet with a point only to have Douglas hit back with a point from a free. Valleys defence of Rachel O'Sullivan, Michelle Cotterell and Maeve O'Brien worked hard to get the ball up the wings and forwards Marog Murphy and Roisin O'Regan were unlucky not to score. Valley Rovers showed a fighting spirit only to be held at bay by Douglas goal-keeper, Caoimh Conroy who pulled off a number of vital saves. Eimear McAndrew, Rebecca Sheehan and Niamh Coughlan scored to secure the trophy for Douglas. Final score Valley Rovers 1-02 Douglas 4-12

 

Well done to all involved with the Valleys U14 team who represented the club with pride, congratulations to all and best of luck in the feile.

 

Team: Kate O'Mahony, Ellie Kiely, Rachel O'Sullivan, Michelle Cotterell, Maeve O'Brien, Jennifer Murphy, Sophie Murphy, Lisa Lynch, Sarah Murphy, Katie Lynch, Casey O'Sullivan, Morag Murphy, Roisin O'Regan, Ciara Murphy, Laura Brew, Claudia Keohane, Graca O'Reilly, Lauren Murphy, Eimear Wall, Cathy O'Donovan, Joanne, McCarthy, Katie Walsh Murphy, Flo Dorrington, Kate O'Leary, Aileen Cremin.

 

Sponsor: Bank of Ireland

 

Congratulations also to Lisa Lynch and her fellow Cork U14 team-mates who defeated Dublin in the All-Ireland Final on Sunday last.

 

U14 County Semi-Final Valley Rovers U14 v Midleton Valley Rovers U14girls travelled to Mayfield on Sunday 5th June to play in the County U14Bsemi-final against Midleton. With a cross field wind and the sun shining, bothsides turned in a very pulsating, and exciting semi-final. The first halfstarted with a Valley Rovers point, but soon after Midleton scored two quickgoals to lead by five points. Valley Rovers steely resolve kicked in and theystarted to kick points from Roisin O’Regan and Ciara Murphy, before Katie Lynchput the ball in the back of the net to draw the sides level midway through thehalf. Another goal by Ciara Murphy followed before Rovers were awarded apenalty which was saved by the Midleton goalkeeper. The Valley Rovers girlsended the half a goal ahead and went into the second half playing as stronglyas they finished the first. Jennifer Murphy, Michelle Cotterell, Jessica Woodsand Sarah Murphy were working hard to clear their defence line and goalkeeperKate O’Mahony made saves of certain goals to send Rovers eight points clearwith ten minutes to go. Lisa Lynch and Sophie Murphy held control of midfieldfor most of the game with Maeve O’Brien and Grace O’Reilly supporting theforward line. However, in typical Valley Rovers fashion, they allowed theiropponents back into the game. Midleton were awarded a penalty which waspointed. The Midleton girls scored another point before raising the green flagand almost with the last kick of the game a mistake in the Rovers defenceallowed the equalising goal. Full time score Valley Rovers 2-10 to Midleton 4-4.Extra time was required for the second game in a row for Valley Rovers. Midleton startedthe better in extra time and were quick to go a point up. However, through thehard work of Casey O’Sullivan, Marog Murphy and Laura Brew, Rovers raised thegreen flag again through Lisa Lynch to go two points clear. Valley Rovers RachelO’Sullivan, Ellie Kiely and the whole defence line remained solid underpressure from Midleton forwards preventing them from scoring and Valley Roversmidfield and forwards with the same solid composure played the ball forward toscore two more points. Final score after extra time Valley Rovers 3-12 toMidleton 4-5.

Valley Rovers arenow due to meet Douglas in the County Final.

Team: Kate O’Mahony, Michelle Cotterell,Jessica Woods, Rachel O’Sullivan, Ellie Kiely, Jennifer Murphy, Sarah Murphy,Sophie Murphy, Lisa Lynch, Marog Murphy, Katie Lynch, Casey O’Sullivan, LauraBrew, Ciara Murphy, Roisin O’Regan, Maeve O’Brien, Grace O’Reilly, CathyO’Donovan, Aileen Cremin, Eimear Wall, Flo Dorrington.

 Team Sponsor: Bank of Ireland ValleyRovers Ladies Football Club wish Lisa Lynch and her fellow Cork team-mates the very best of luck as theytake on Dublin onSunday next June 12th in the U14 All Ireland Championship Final in Birr.   U14 County Quarter-Final Valley Rovers U14 v BrideRovers 

The Valley RoversU14 team welcomed Bride Rovers to Innishannon for the County quarterfinal. This was surely a game of like for like, two teams of equal abilityplaying each other. Defence, mid-field and forwards tested on both sides. At thefinal whistle the sides could not be separated and extra-time was required.The Valleys girls withstood the pressure from Bride Rovers and with renewed belief got their scores to ensure their place in the

County semi-finalagainst Midleton. 

Team sponsor: Bank of Ireland

U14 West Cork Third Round

 

Valley Rovers U14 v Bantry

Bantry travelled to Brinny and playing against the wind in the first half found themselves behind by four points to a very spirited Valley Rovers team. Chances were many for Valleys girls and the woodwork was hit on three occasions in this half by Casey O'Sullivan before Lisa Lynch scored a goal to make the half time score look better for Valleys.

Bantry came out strong in the second half but it was Valley Rovers who pulled away and by midway were well on top. However, with time fading Bantry scored a goal and brought the match within four points going into the closing stages. Valleys, however, rallied and scored a goal of their own and eventually won out comfortably.

Star players on the night were Casey O'Sullivan, Ellie Kiely and Katie Lynch.

Team: Eimear Wall, Rachel O'Sullivan, Michelle Cotterell, Sarah Murphy, Kate O'Mahony, Jennifer Murphy, Ellie Kiely, Lisa Lynch, Sophie Murphy, Katie Lynch, Casey O'Sullivan, Kate O'Mahony, Marog Murphy, Claudia Keohane, Ciara Murphy, Lauren Murphy, Joanne McCarthy.

Sponsor: Bank of Ireland

 

U14 West Cork Second Round

Valley Rovers U14 v Clonakilty

Valley Rovers girls went to Clonakilty recently, played well and were on top in the first half and led at half time. Maeve O'Brien containing the Clonakilty ace foward during this half played brilliantly and was ably supported up by Jennifer Murphy and Michelle Cotterell.

Valley Rovers were eight points up going into the final quarter when both Maeve and Jennifer had to substituted due to injuries. This was the turning point in the game and Clonakilty took advantage going on to take the win.

Team: Eimear Wall, Kate O'Mahony, Michelle Cotterell, Sarah Murphy, Maeve O'Brien, Jennifer Murphy, Rachel O'Sullivan, Lisa Lynch, Sophie Murphy, Katie Lynch, Roisin O'Regan, Laura Brew, Ciara Murphy, Casey O'Sullivan, Grace O'Reilly, Cathy O'Donovan, Marog Murphy.

Sponsor: Bank of Ireland

 

U14 West Cork First Round

 

Valley Rovers U14 v Rosscarbery

 

This year’s U14 girls played their first West Cork game recently away against Rosscarbery.

 

Roisin O'Regan and Sophie Murphy played their hearts out in midfield and having been 4 points down at half time, were instrumental in bringing the teams level mid way through the second half. Ross immediately responded and scored 3-02 without response in the last ten minutes to win. Marog Murphy and Jessica Woods were solid in defense with Grace O Reilly scoring the Valley goal in the second half to level the game.

 

Team: Kate O’Mahony, Marog Murphy, Jessica Woods, Maeve O Brien, Rachel O’Sullivan, Lisa Lynch, Sarah Murphy, Roisin O’Regan, Sophie Murphy, Katie Lynch, Casey O’Sullivan, Ellie Kiely, Joanne McCarthy, Ciara Murphy, Eimear Wall, Claudia Keohane, Laura Brew, Aileen Cremin, Grace O’Reilly.

 

Team Sponsor: Bank of Ireland

 

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2010 U14 West Cork Summer League Final

 

Valley Rovers U14 v Rosscarbery

 

Our 2010 U14 ladies footballers were defeated by Rosscarbery in the 2010 U14 West Cork Summer League Final in the GAA pitch in Ahiohill on St. Patrick's weekend 2011. This was the first football game for many of these players since the autumn and with a number of players missing on the day this team of girls played gallantly to the end.

 

Team: Leona Murphy, Katie Lynch, Eimear Wall, Eleanor Murphy, Mary Ellen Sweetnam, Caroline Murphy, Megan O’Brien, Eimear Cummins, Lisa Lynch, Casey O’Sullivan, Aoibheann Harte, Emily Palmer, Roisin O’Regan, Joanne McCarthy, Ciara Richardson.

 

Team Sponsor: Bank of Ireland

 


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