10 May 2004 Louth show poor performance in first round of Championship Share this Article 0 0 0 Shares! 0 Shares! Louth Ladies show poor performance in first round of Championship Louth 0-6 Laois 6-9 Louth ladies were heavily defeated by Laois in the first round of the Senior Championship on Saturday last in Hunterstown. Louth got off to a scoring start with a point from Ann Marie Murphy. However from this on the game was not to go Louths way. Laois were unlucky to the hit the cross bar minutes later and a great clearance by Grace Lynch kept Louth in the game. Good play by Vicky McGinn, Elaine Rogan and Sharon Drumgoole resulted in another point for Louth, giving them a two point lead. However, Martina Dunne from Laois responded with a point to put her side in the game. A free was then awarded to Laois and a great catch by Grace Lynch ensured that Louth remained ahead. A penalty was then awarded to Laois which they put wide, keeping Louth in the game. However. Laois responded quickly and Emer Fitzpatrick made no mistake this time hitting the back of the Louth net. A free in was then awarded to Louth for a foul on Sharon Drumgoole and Louth lost possession which resulted in a slack goal to Laois putting them five points ahead. Ann Marie Murphy was unlucky not to have converted two frees awarded in close succession and Louth still remained five points behind. Martina Dunne was to further punish the Louth mistakes resulting from continuous interception of short passing by converting two further points, followed by a point from Emer Fitzpatrick. This was followed by a point from Louths Tara Lynch, leaving the score Louth 0-3 to Laois 2-4 at half time. Louth got off to a good start in the second half, winning possession in the middle of the field. Sharon Drumgoole made a great run through the centre and was unlucky not to convert a score. A free was awarded to Laois and a great clearance by Ann Marie Murphy ensured that there was no score. Bad passing by Louth, resulted in the ball being intercepted by Laois who punished Louth by once again hitting the back of the net. Louth were finding it increasingly difficult to gain possession from kick outs which they ultimately paid the price for. Claire Conlon for Laois set her sights yet again on the Louth net and keeper Johann Fedigan had no chance. Laois had now scored two goals and three points in the second half without reply from Louth. Louth were then awarded a free and Ann Marie Murphy converted this time. It seemed to go Louths way then for a few minutes with a penalty being awarded for a foul on Sharon Drumgoole. Sandra Lynch stepped up to take the penalty and unfortunately she missed which further dampened Louths hopes of a comeback. Laois proved to be the dominant team throughout the match and the final score reflected this with Laois going outright winners by 6-9 to Louths 0-6. This was a very disappointing match for the Louth ladies who are now to play in final of the Division 2A National League this Sunday. It was evident from the Louth line out that the team is carrying a lot of injuries and as a result some players have to play out of normal position, which clearly impinged on their performance on Saturday. It was clear from the performance on Saturday last that a lot of hard training is required this week. Best for Louth on Saturday were Vicky McGinn, Bronagh Leonard and Ann Marie Lynch. Scorers: Ann Marie Murphy 0-4 Tara Lynch 0-1 Sharon Drumgoole 0-1 Team: 1.Johann Fedigan, 2. Lisa Maguire, 3. Grace Lynch, 4. Ann Marie Lynch, 5. Vicky McGinn, 6. Edel McKeown, 7. Sandra Lynch, 8. Orlaith Kirk(captain), 9. Elaine Rogan, 10. Tara Lynch, 11. Sharon Drumgoole, 12 Bronagh Leonard, 13 Mary Maloney, 14. Roisin Hanlon, 15. Ann Marie Murphy Subs 16. A.N Other, 17. Grainne Reid, 18. Aine McGee, 19, Jenny Mulligan, 21. Trisha Marmion 22. Kim Lynch 23. Karin O’Hehir Share this Article 0 0