DLR Waves 0-1 Athlone Town
UCD Bowl, Saturday 6th July
DLR Waves were unfortunate to lose by a single goal to league leaders Athlone Town. Laurie Ryan provided the assist for Roisin Molloy who scored what proved to be the winner for the Midlands side.
When the two sides met earlier in the season the Presidents Cup and FAI Cup holders won convincingly, but Saturday’s match was a much more competitive affair. Athlone started the brighter in the early stages of the first half but The Waves grew into the game and created chances, with new signing Abbie Brophy linking up well with our top scorer Michelle Doonan. Nadine Seward also provided a threat on the wing.
Athlone took the lead just before the hour mark with a good finish from Roisin Molloy. From then The Waves pushed for an equalizer and for large stretches of the second half were the better side going forward, creating more chances. There were opportunities right until the end but The Waves fell just short of taking them.
The game saw the return of Rachel Doyle who came on at half time. Freya Roche and Aisling Meehan were impactful from the bench. The defense was well organized with Jess Gleeson and Chloe McCarthy once again providing solidity.
Athlone took their chance and were efficient defensively, with centre back Jesi Lynne Rossman being awarded player of the match.
Matchday Photos
Matchday Photos from Club Photographer Peter Minogue
DLR Waves Squad
Starting XI
18. Eve Badana
3. Chloe McCarthy
5. Jess Gleeson (C)
6. Izzy Finnegan
9. Nadine Seward
10. Abbie Brophy
12. Bronagh Kane
14. Amber Cosgrove
20. Michelle Doonan
23. Cliodhna Donnelly
27. Keelin Dodd
Subs
1. Rugile Auskalnyte
4. Hannah Tobin Jones
7. Rachel Doyle (Replaced Cliodhna Donnelly 46′)
8. Rebecca McMahon
16. Freya Roche (Replaced Abbie Brophy 78′)
17. Oleta Griffin
21. Eve Conheady
25. Aisling Meehan (Replaced Nadine Seward 66′)
26. Nadine Raymond
League of Ireland
Women’s Premier Division Latest Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athlone Town | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 28 |
| 2 | Shelbourne | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 25 |
| 3 | Galway United | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 6 | 14 | 19 |
| 4 | Peamount United | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 18 |
| 5 | Wexford | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 17 |
| 6 | Shamrock Rovers | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 13 |
| 7 | Cork City | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 20 | -13 | 13 |
| 8 | Bohemians | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 12 |
| 9 | Treaty United | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 8 |
| 10 | DLR Waves | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 20 | -13 | 7 |
| 11 | Sligo Rovers | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 18 | -14 | 3 |
Next DLR Waves Fixture…
DLR Waves are back at the UCD Bowl next week with Treaty United the visitors. Tickets are on sale now.
