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| 07/04/2013 Competition: League Grade: U16 1B | | Athy Larries Nurney 2-0 Naas 3-1 | | Referee: | Paul Ryan | | Venue: | Nurney | | Match Info: | | | Match Photos: | |
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Naas U16 Camogie team get league off to a winning start
U16 Division 1 Camogie League – Round 2
Naas 3.01
St. Laurences/Athy/Nurney 2.00
Preparations for the U16 division 1 camogie league have been difficult given the recent weather conditions and the number of players who are preparing for school exams. Their first league game v Broadford fell victim to the weather so Naas finally got the league started away to a combined team of St. Laurences/Nurney/Athy on Sunday 7th April.
It was a tough physical game with the combined team proving strong opposition. The game began at a fast pace with both sets of backs dominating. The Naas full back line of Kelly Perkins, captain Tara Breen and Claire Kavanagh ensured that any attacks were quickly cleared off the line.
The hard-working Aine Conway showed her excellent free-taking ability slotting over a free in the 15th minute in difficult windy condition.
The strong half forward line from Larries/Athy/Nurney were awarded for their efforts with a goal in the 21st minute.
Great play ensued from the Naas forwards with several efforts on goal just narrowly missing out on scores, the forward unit of Aisling Kelly, Eve O Callaghan, Mary Creaton and Roisin O Toole were working hard and their efforts were rewarded at the end of the first half when after a scramble in the goal mouth the sliotar was finished to the net by Hannah Cusack.
The second half began at the same tempo as the first with strong defensive play from the Naas backs including Molly Ryan, Anna Lalor and Sarah Kelly, who had moved to corner back.
Some good play from Larries/Athy/Nurney resulted in a superb goal 15 minutes into the second half and Naas were forced to dig deep to rescue to the game.
Megan Campion and Niamh Bergin worked extremely hard in mid field covering all areas of the pitch and contributing to the creation of both second half goals. The first came from a high ball from Niamh Bergin which found Aisling Mulligan on the edge of the square who flicked it to the top corner of the net to give Naas the minimum 1 point lead.
The second goal came from Roisin O Toole who had worked extremely hard throughout the game and was unlucky with earlier chances, however when the sliotar fell at her feet in the 25th minute she made no mistake and kicked to the back of the net to give Naas a 4 point cushion. This was a great team performance for Naas. Both teams should be commended for their great sportsmanship and skilful camogie on display.
Special mention must go to Tara Breen for an outstanding performance at full back for Naas. There were impressive performances from Hannah Breslin, Erica Dempsey and Michaela Finn for the Larries/Athy/Nurney team.
Next up for the Naas girls is a home game against Rathcoffey on Sunday 14th April next.
Naas Team : Sarah Kelly, Kelly Perkins, Tara Breen, Claire Kavanagh, Molly Ryan, Aine Conway (0.01), Anna Lalor, Niamh Bergin, Lorna Bergin, Eve O Callaghan, Hannah Cusack (1.00), Aisling Mulligan(1.00), Mary Creaton, Aisling Kelly, Roisin O Toole(1.00), Megan Campion. Mentors: Sinead Keogh, Eamonn O Callaghan, Catherine Conway, Patricia O Callaghan.
Nurney/Athy/St. Laurences: Roisin Howe, Cliona Walsh, Aoife Harrington, Grace Barry, Michaela Finn, Emily Carr, Erica Dempsey, Amy Sanlan, Louise Scully, Katie Doran, Hannah Breslin, Nicole Redmond, Eibhlis Fleming, Ann E., Aine Merrins, Nicola B, Susan Dunne, Sabrina Kennedy, Emily Connaghty
Referee: Paul Ryan
Report - Sinead Keogh NAAS |
| 16/02/2013 Competition: Leinster Championship Grade: U16 | | Kildare 3-4 Carlow 2-3 | | Referee: | Unknown | | Venue: | Carlow | | Match Info: | 1pm | | Match Photos: | |
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Kildare U16 opened their Leinster Campaign with a hard fought Kildare 3-4 Carlow 2 -3 win away to Carlow on Saturday 16th February. Having to give up home advantage due to no pitches available, it was always going to be a big ask.
Both teams started brightly, but failed to score until a Kildare passage of good passing lead to Claudine Howard –James putting the ball over the bar. Carlow responded through Emer Byrne. Kildare were forced into an early change with injury to Hannah Cusask bringing on Laoise Millar.
Carlow then took advantage of the wind with a goal from Emma Coogan. A pointed ’45 from Ciara Egan gave Kildare some relief. Points from Emer Byrne and Rachel Kavanagh gave Carlow the advantage going into the break.
Kildare, down by 4 point opend the scoring with a goal in the second half with a well taken free by Ciara Egan. Carlow then looked to take the game with a goal by Emer Byrne. Great work by Kildare forwards Eleanor Lavin and Katie Doran lead Amy Scanlon raising the green flag for Kildare. The six Kildare backs then stepped up their game and held the Carlow girls scoreless for the reminder of the game. Another ’45 by Egan tied the game.
With 10mins left Kildare went in front by a well taken point from Gillian Keegan. From the resulting puck out the Kildare midfield won the breaking ball and sent it into the full forward line. Claudine Howard-James pounced on the loose ball and drove it past Niamh Doyle in the Carlow goals.
Kildare lead by Captain Roisin O’Hara now advance into the Leinster Cup. This is a young side and points to a very successful next few years for underage camogie in the county.
Kildare: Roisin O’Hara (C), Niamh Brennan, Ericka Dempsey, Aine Conway, Aoife Lynch, Erin McEvoy, Tara Breen, Amy Kenna, Hanna Cusask, Amy Scanlon (1-0), Ciara Egan (1-2) Gillian Keegan (0-1), Katie Doran, Elenor Lavin, Claudine Howard-James (1-1),
Subsitutes: Laoise Millar for Hannah Cusack, Aisling o’Sullivan for Katie Doran, Roisin O’Neill for Elanor Lavin, Bronagh Kearney for Amy Kenna.
Subs: Rachel Malone, Laura Millett, Ailish Mac Millian, Molly Ryan, Aoife Harrington, Hassann B Hassan, Aisling Byrne, Sorcha Dolan, Lizzy Fitzsimons, Abbie Keegan, Kristyn O’Brien, Laura O’Flynn, Hanna O’Reilly, Nicole Redmond.
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