Dublin 3rd NFL Team make it 2 in a row

Dublin, who field no fewer than 3 teams in the
Suzuki Ladies National Football League, registered
a second consecutive win for their third team.
Travelling to Mullingar, the Dubs took on Westmeath’s
first team. Whilst not a memorable game in itself,
it nevertheless maintained the spectators’ interest
levels high as no fewer than 2 points separated
the teams at any given time in the game.

Although Westmeath had several scoring opportunities,
a total of 8 wides, it was Dublin however who
demonstrated the deeper spirit and team character
which spurned them on to become eventual winners
by a margin of one single point. Dublin captain,
Aoife Greene, (Fingallians) inspired her team
colleagues. Dublin drafted in Catherine Keaney
at the last minute for injured goalkeeper, Sarah
Campbell. Catherine showed her true grit and determination
by saving a penalty and keeping Dublin in contention
at a crucial point in the game. Dublin had 12
frees and 5 wides whilst Westmeath had 11 frees
and 8 wides. Both sides had a 45 each.

Full-Time score: Dublin: 0-7; Westmeath: 0-6.

Dublin Team: Catherine Keaney (Fingallians);Marie-Thérèse
Fields (Naomh Barróg); Áine Deasy (Fingallians);
Aimee Molloy (St. Brigid’s); Marie Barry (Naomh
Barróg); Aoife Greene – Captain – (Fingallian’s);
Emma Bates (Castleknock); Colleen Barrett (St.
Brigid’s); Jennifer Walsh (Ballyboden St. Enda’s);
Ciara Kilpatrick (Naomh Olaf); Sarah Guilfoyle
(St. Finian’s); Niamh McLoughlin (Raheny);Grace
O’Neill (Foxrock); Sandra McEvoy (Parnells); Natasha
Barnwall (Fingallians).
Substitutions: Rachel Fleming (Castleknock)
for Marie-Thérèse Fields; Orla Moynihan (St. Sylvesters)
for Marie Barry; Amy Lyons (Naomh Mearnog) for
Emma Bates.
Dublin Scores: Natasha Barnwall (Fingallians):
0-3; Grace O’Neill (Foxrock): 0-2; Sandra McEvoy
(Parnells): 01; Sarah Guilfoyle (St. Finian’s):
0-1.
Westmeath Scores: Leona Archibold (St.
Loman’s): 0-3; Fiona Claffey (Kilbeggan): 0-3.
Dublin Management: John Hillery (Manager),
Jarlath Finnegan, Gerry Greene, Camillus Kilpatrick,
Mary McGuinness.
Westmeath Manager: Michael Delaney.
Referee: John McLoughlin

Next NFL League Game: Carlow -v- Dublin (20th
Feb.)