22 February 2005 Mixed Fortunes for Cork Teams in Suzuki Ladies NFL Share this Article 0 0 0 Shares! 0 Shares! Mixed fortunes for Cork teams in Suzuki Ladies National Football league CORK 2-18 MONAGHAN 2-3 Once again Cork produced a dazzling display of team football on Saturday when they overcame Monaghan in Mountmellick. And once again they had an impressive tally of 10 players on the score sheet. The Rebels started the better as Monaghan struggled to come to terms with the pace of the game and a free from Valerie Mulcahy minutes from the throw-in got proceedings under way. With Laura Power out due to illness, management had no choice but to juggle the defence and did so extremely well – All-Star nominee Angela Walsh moved full back and her sister Ciara slotted in exceptionally well. Points from Geraldine OFlynn and Ashling OConnor chipped away at the Monaghan defence and on the 15minute Bearas Amanda Murphy finished off an excellent passage of support play, striking the ball cleanly to the back of the net. Cork continued to dominate and Briege Corkery characteristically chased, harassed and side stepped her opponents, who were relying heavily on Niamh Kindlon upfront. The forwards capitalised on easy frees through free taker Valerie Mulcahy and further points from Amanda Murphy and Caoimhe Creedon ensured Cork were leading at the half 1-9 0-3. There wasnt much Cork could have improved on but the visitors launched straight into attack on the 33rd minute with a sublime goal from Mulcahy. Having received the ball close to the corner she rounded the Monaghan full back and sweetly lobbed the ball over the keepers head to the rapturous cheers of the travelling supporters. Despite suffering a devastating blow Monaghan continued to attack with Ciara Mulligan to the fore. Their efforts were soon rewarded with two goals however Cork didnt cease their scoring streak. Sinead OReilly, Juliet Murphy and Caoimhe Creedon made sure the scoreboard attendant wasnt cold and the half back line of Corkery, Walsh and O Flynn were awesome in all efforts. With 10 minutes remaining Cork put the final nail in the coffin when Dromtariffes Geraldine O Flynn executed a magnificent point from the 40 yard line. With so many players impressing it will be extremely difficult to pick a side ahead of next weeks fixture at home with the Brendan Martin Cup holders Galway. Having defeated Kerry and Kildare in the previous rounds of the Suzuki National, the Rebels will be relieved to know theyve already qualified for the Division 1 quarter finals on March 27. Scorers for Cork: V Mulcahy 1-6 (0-3f), A Murphy 1-2, G OFlynn and A OConnor and C Creedon 0-2each, S OReilly, J Murphy, M Kelly and E ORiordan 0-1 each. CORK: E Harte, E O Riordan, A Walsh, B Stack, C Walsh, G O Flynn, N Kelly, J Murphy, S O Reilly, A O Connor, D O Reilly, V Mulcahy, C Creedon, A Murphy. Subs: C ODonoughue for E Harte (HT), M Kelly for V Mulcahy (42), N Kelly for D OReilly (45), S OCallaghan for A OConnor (36 inj). MONAGHAN: K Quigley, D Toal, M Crearkin, C OReilly, U McNally, C McGuiness, J Courtney, C Brady, C Mulligan, T McNally, K McMann, A Smith, D Dempsey, J Greenan, B McAnespie. CORK B 1-8 CAVAN 1-12 Ulster Young Player of the Year Emma Clarke stole the show on Sunday with a tally of 1-8 in the Suzuki National League clash between Cork and Cavan. The distance travelled to Kilcavan undoubtedly had a bearing on Corks first half performance as they struggled to settle. They did open the scoring with a Triona Lucey point but soon afterwards Cavans Emma Clarke began to cause trouble at corner forward. Playing against a bitter wind didnt help Corks cause but Niamh Hickey and Clodagh ODriscoll both managed to point. Defensively Mairead OSullivan stood out between the posts as did Vicki Power in the full back line. Cavan added a point just before the break and at the half way mark led 0-10 0-5. It was certainly a game of two halves and the Rebels came out all guns blazing in the second upping the tempo and delivering fast ball. Slowly but surely Cork were creeping back into the game with further points from Hickey and midfielder Elaine Cotter. The persistence paid off and mid way through the third quarter half back Blathnaid Wiseman cut through the water tight Cavan defence and smashed home an exceptional goal. They now trailed by a point with four minutes remaining however the next Cavan attack produced an exceptional goal by top scorer Emma Clarke before the final whistle blew and Cork were denied what would have been their second win of the season. Round 4 sees them play Limerick next weekend at home. Scorers for Cork: N Hickey 0-3, C OSullivan 0-2, B Wiseman 1-0, E Cotter, T Lucey, C ODriscoll 0-1each. CORK: M OSullivan, J Hennessy, S Buckley, V Power, B Wiseman, R Cogan, C OSullivan, A Walsh, E Cotter, T Lucey, AM Walsh, E Harrington, N Hickey, C ODriscoll, E Twohig. Subs: L Moynihan for E Twohig, O Murphy for M OSullivan and E OConnell for E Harrington (HT), J Lynam for C ODriscoll (46) and J McCarthy for J Lynam (55). CAVAN: A Duff, C Reilly, L Hanratty, A Hanratty, S OKeeffe, J McNally, V Crowe, V Sheridan, E Reilly, S Cassidy, A Doonan, E Calligan, E Clarke, D Crowe, C Farrell. Mary White (PRO, Cork Ladies Football) Share this Article 0 0