DLR Waves 0-4 Galway United
SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division
UCD Bowl, September 14th 2024
A frantic 5-minute first half spell saw DLR Waves concede 3 goals in a game the side ultimately lost 0-4.
Galway United had the better of things in the first half, and took the lead in the 9th minute with a bullet header from player of the match Jamie Erickson. Not even a minute had gone by when the visitors doubled their advantage with a fine volley from Amanda Smith. Shortly after Emily Kavanagh made her way through the middle of the pitch to fire in a 3rd goal. With not even 15 minutes gone it was a long way back already for DLR against a team chasing the league title.
The Waves closed out the half on more equal footing but still were conceding chances. Rugile Auskalnyte had to pull off a big save against Ireland international Julie-Ann Russell. The Waves pressed the Galway defense hard but couldn’t get anything back before halftime.
The Waves improved in the second half and began to create a bit more, with Galway still having more of the ball. The Tribeswomen got a 4th late on with a freekick going into the net off a Waves player.
Matchday Photos
Photos supplied by club photographer Peter Minogue
Aisling Meehan was a bright spark with her workrate, she ran hard against the Galway defense throughout her time on the pitch. Keelin Dodd had a lively game in midfield and pressed hard.
Amber Cosgrove continued her run of starting every DLR Waves game this season. Izzy Finnegan has also featured in every game for the senior side.
Leah Donnelly went off with a knock late in the second half, her fitness will be assessed for next week’s game.
DLR Waves Squad
Starting XI
1. Rugile Auskalnyte
5. Jess Gleeson (C)
6. Izzy Finnegan
7. Rachel Doyle
8. Rebecca McMahon
10. Abbie Brophy
11. Taylor White
14. Amber Cosgrove
20. Leah Donnelly
25. Aisling Meehan
27. Keelin Dodd
Subs
18. Eve Badana
3. Chloe McCarthy
9. Nadine Seward (Replaced Aisling Meehan 73′)
12. Bronagh Kane
19. Robyn Bolger (Replaced Taylor White 57′)
21. Eve Conheady (Replaced Leah Donnelly 82′)
23. Clonadh Donnelly (Replaced Rachel Doyle 73′)
26. Nadine Raymond
28. Shannon Coady (Replaced Abbie Brophy 57′)
SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier DivisionTable
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athlone Town | 16 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 31 | 9 | 22 | 40 |
| 2 | Galway United | 17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 40 | 12 | 28 | 38 |
| 3 | Shelbourne | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 33 | 8 | 25 | 38 |
| 4 | Wexford | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 26 |
| 5 | Peamount United | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 21 | 2 | 25 |
| 6 | Shamrock Rovers | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 21 |
| 7 | Bohemians | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 26 | -12 | 19 |
| 8 | Cork City | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 38 | -25 | 18 |
| 9 | Treaty United | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 21 | 27 | -6 | 17 |
| 10 | DLR Waves | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 33 | -19 | 13 |
| 11 | Sligo Rovers | 17 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 37 | -29 | 4 |
DLR Waves Next Fixtures…
DLR Waves have 3 fixtures remaining in the 2024 season. The next game is in Tallaght where The Waves face Shamrock Rovers next Saturday 21st September with kick-off at 4pm. The game will be streamed live on LOITV where you can subscribe as a DLR Waves supporter.
The penultimate game of the season for The Waves is against Cork City the following week. The Waves then have an idle week before finishing the season against Bohemians.