DLR Waves 0-1 Wexford
SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division
Saturday August 31st, UCD Bowl
It was an improved performance from DLR Waves against Wexford, but the visitors were too strong and won the game with a stunning Ellen Molloy strike.
Wexford came flying out of the box and instantly called Rugile Auskalnyte into action, with the Lithuanian born goalkeeper being forced into making some saves. The visitors had the better of the first half but DLR were well-organized in defense and managed to weather the storm, preventing Wexford from having many clear cut opportunities.
The second half saw Wexford start as the brighter of the two sides again, and looked to have taken the lead through Ceola Bergin who had the ball in the net with a good finish, but the offside flag was correctly raised. DLR continues to defend well but there was nothing anyone could do about Ellen Molloy’s long range effort. The Ireland international produced a stunning strike which found the top corner and broke the deadlock.
The Waves had more of the ball in the final 25 minutes and created a few chances. Nadine Seward came close on one occasion, and Clionadh Donnelly almost turned a corner home. Ultimately the Waves ran out of time and the points went to Wexford.
Despite Wexford having most of the attacking play there were positives for DLR Waves, who were looking to respond to a cup heartbreak from the week prior. The Waves managed to create things going forward but couldn’t take advantage of any chances.
Post Match Reaction
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Matchday Photos
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Amber Cosgrove continued her run of having started all 20 games for DLR Waves this season. Izzy Finnegan is the only other player to have featured in every match.
Rebecca McMahon partnered Jess Gleeson at centre back, with the new pairing doing well against a dangerous Wexford attack. Rugile Auskalnyte started her 4th consecutive game and 8th of the season in total. Pia Madden was once again called up from the u19’s to fill in as reserve goalkeeper on the bench.
Keelin Dodd had another impressive performance in midfield. Robyn Bolger was creative in attack and provided a spark going forward.
DLR Waves Matchday Squad
Starting XI
1. Rugile Auskalnyte
5. Jess Gleeson
6. Izzy Finnegan
8. Rebecca McMahon
9. Nadine Seward
11. Taylor White
14. Amber Cosgrove
19. Robyn Bolger
20. Leah Donnelly
25. Aisling Meehan
27. Keelin Dodd
Subs
78. Pia Madded
3. Chloe McCarthy
7. Rachel Doyle (Replaced Taylor White 47′)
10. Abbie Brophy (Replaced Aisling Meehan 47′)
12. Bronagh Kane (Replaced Nadine Seward 77′)
21. Eve Conheady
23. Clionadh Donnelly (Replaced Keelin Dodd 66′)
26. Nadine Raymond
28. Shannon Coady (Replaced Robyn Bolger 66′)
Next Fixture…
DLR Waves go to Sligo next week seeking revenge against the Bit O Red for defeat in the cup. The kick off time is 14:00 which is an adjustment to the previously announced time.
The Waves are next at home on September 14th against Galway United, with tickets available at the start of the game week.
