30 June 2003 4 in a row for Cork under-14 team Share this Article 0 0 0 Shares! 0 Shares! Ladies Football Four in a row for Cork under 14 Girls. By Fr.Liam Kelleher Cork 7-12 Waterord 2-03. Corks dominance of underage football continued at Kilmallock on Saturday last when the under 14 girls cantered to their 4th Munster title in a row. Cork have not been beaten in this grade since 1998 when Kerry defeated them before going to win the All-Ireland title. In fact after that loss in 1998 to Kerry Cork went on take the Munster under 14 B crown. It has been straight As for the rebel county since then. Waterford came into this game with the benefit of 4 outings while Cork had just one in their comprehensive Semi-Final win over Kerry. Winning all their games in the All-Ireland under 14 Blitz 2 weeks ago minus their star player Amanda Muprhy, and scoring 14- 34 while conceding just 2-6 was a massive boost to the Cork girls and apart from the early part of the 2nd half on Saturday they were in full control. Playing with the strong wind Cork settled very quickly and by the 15th minute they had raced into a 2-05 lead, the scores coming from Amanda Murphy 1-02 and the other points from Jenny Luddy, Laura Harrington and Aine 0Sulllivan, Waterford were at sixes and sevens as Cork ran riot. Sensing that their task was completed Cork somehow ,lost their way, for the remainder of the half scoring just 2 more points. Waterford came more into the game and although they only managed a point from their many attacks they gave evidence that they could be a factor with the wind to their backs in the 2nd period. Bright start. They did make a very bright start to the 2nd half and within 3 minutes they had reduced the deficit by a goal and a point, the goal coming from the penalty spot from Julia Kirwan. Realising that their title could be in jeopardy Cork upped the ante and with brilliant defending from Vicky Power Claire OLeary Orla OSullivan and Roisin OSullivan the Waterford forwards were given no further latitude. Cork mounted wave after wave of attack and the scores came thick and fast. Outstanding Rhona Buckley found the net 4 times one from the penalty spot to add to her goal in the first half and with further goals form Jenny Luddy and Noelle Corkery Cork ran out very easy winners in the end. Rhona Buckley who scored 5-1 was later named player of the match. The game was well handled by Tipperary refereee Richie OConnor who applied the rules in a strict manner. Cork Panel: Antoinette OConnor St Vals, Claire OLeary, Kilmeen, Vicky Power Beara, Emer ODonovan Aghada, Patricia Murphy Mourneabbey, Orla OSullivan, Dunmanus Rovers, Roisin OSullivan, Mourneabbey, Laura Harrington Mourneabbey, 0-2 Linda Barrett Donoughmore, Tracy Mullane Liscarroll, Amanda Murphy Beara,1-3 Jenny Luddy Mourneabbey,1-2 Aine OSullivan Beara 0-3 Capt Rhona Buckley Naomh Fionbarra, 5-1 Noelle Corkery Naomh Aban, 1-0 Ciara OSullivan Mourneabbey,0-1 Ellen Healy St Vals, Orla Crowley Castlehaven, Emma Hanley Beara, Denise Murphy Rockban, Ella Ryan Lisgoold, Ciara Hegarty Illen Rovers, Orla Deasy Valley Rovers,0-1 Ciara Murphy Beara Sandra Conroy Mourneabbey, Grace Kearney Bride Rovers, Ann ODonovan Valley Rovers, Emma Murphy Beara, Theresa Crowley Naomh Fionbarra. Team Managemnt: Justin McCarthy, Manager, Mike Murphy Coach, Eileen OBrien Fitness, Fr. Liam Kelleher, Charlie McLaughlin. Waterford Aimee Jordan, Michaela OGrady Michelle OGorman, Niamh McGrath, Gillian McGrath, Kerry Dunphy, Kate Kirwan, Julia Kirwan, Kate Feeney, Mairead Wall, Lenore Kirwan, Roisin Manahan, Catherine Powe,r Shona Curran, Julia Buest. Gillian Frewen, Bronagh ODobovan, Sarah Kiely, Eimear Scanlon, Eilish Dunphy, Siobhan Kavanagh, Laura Power, Ciara Murray, Collen Hayes, Kate ONeill, Elma Nugent, Una Murray, Louise Prendergast. Management Johhny Kirwan Manager, Nora Kirwan John Frewen, Leigh Mulhearne, Peter Jordan. Munster Plate Final Clare 3-11 Tipperary 3-9 Cork games. On Wednesday of this week Cork take on Waterford In the first round of the Munster Minor Championship. This will a huge test for Cork who will travel to Waterford to take on the Deise girls who are Munster Champions for the past 4 years. Cork have a very strong panel with 12 from the Senior squad and 10 from Junior squad on their squad. Munster senior. This year the Munster Senior Championship is being run on a round robin basis with each of the 4 Senior teams playing each other once. Cork face Clare in their opening game on Saturday at Ardfinnan. Cork who defeated Clare, the then reigning champions will be anxious to get their campaign off to a winning start. The top 2 teams after the round robin series contest the Munster Final. Cork Sponsorship There has been a fine response for the opportunity to Sponsor the Cork Ladies Football teams applications to be included in the special draw close this week-end. Cork are already Munster Under 14 and 16 Champions this year and All-Ireland under 14 Blitz winners, National league Div 2 Winners and runners up in the National Div 3 final. If you would like to have a chance to have your name on the Cork Jersey for 100 contact Fr. Liam Kelleher at 087-8516984 Week-end results. Under 14 Co Cahmpionships Castlemagner 4-11 Donoughmore 2-08 Kinsale 3-10 Lisgoold 4-6 Naomh Fionbarra 7-7 Glanworth 0-3 Under 21 Final Replay After Extra time St Vals 2-15 Imokilly 4-8 FR Liam Kellehr PRO 087-8516984 Share this Article 0 0