Shamrock Rovers 1-0 DLR Waves
SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division
Saturday 21st September 2024, Tallaght Stadium
Stephanie Zambra’s goal made the difference in a competitive affair at Tallaght Stadium.
DLR Waves can take positives from their performance, particularly in their defensive display throughout the first half. Shamrock Rovers had more of the attacking play in the opening 45 minutes. Eve Badana was called into action in her return to starting for The Waves and pulled off some big saves. A back 3 of Jess Gleeson, Rebecca McMahon, and Chloe McCarthy were well-organized in cutting out attacks from The Hoops. Shanon Coady had the best chance for DLR in the first half when her chipped shot was saved by Amanda Budden.
In the second The Waves created more chances. However the scoring was opened through Zambra around the hour mark, who poked home the ball when Lia O’Leary’s shot wasn’t cleared. The Waves pushed for an equalizer with Aisling Meehan causing problems for the home sides defense. Meehan’s header late on nearly found the back of the net. In the end DLR couldn’t find the goal they needed.
Matchday Photos
Photos supplied by club photographer Peter Minogue
Meehan and Nadine Seward combined well in the second half to cause problems for the home side. Robyn Bolger was effective going forward in the first half. Goalkeeper Badana and the back 3 of Gleeson, McMahon, and McCarthy were resolute in defense throughout the game.
DLR Waves Squad
Starting XI
18. Eve Badana
3. Chloe McCarthy
5. Jess Gleeson (C)
6. Izzy Finnegan
7. Rachel Doyle
8. Rebecca McMahon
9. Nadine Seward
14. Amber Cosgrove
19. Robyn Bolger
27. Keelin Dodd
28. Shannon Coady
Subs
1. Rugile Auskalnyte
4. Hannah Tobin Jones
10. Abbie Brophy (Replaced Robyn Bolger 54′)
11. Taylor White
12. Bronagh Kane
20. Leah Donnelly
21. Eve Conheady
23. Clionadh Donnelly (Replaced Rachel Doyle 72′)
25. Aisling Meehan (Replaced Sannon Coady 54′)
Next Fixtures…
DLR Waves are on the road again next week when they face Cork City. The game will be streamed live on LOITV. The following week The Waves are idle before going to Dalymount in the final round of the season to play Bohemians.
