Gibraltar 1-4 Republic of Ireland
THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND retained the Bob Docherty
Cup this morning following a 4-1 victory over debutants Gibraltar in Cambrils
Park, Salou.
Richard
Berkeley (Sancta Maria College,
Louisburgh) made it a stunning back to back title win in the Spanish venue as
the team captured the John Read Trophy yesterday to add to the Bob Docherty Cup
The Tallaght native
secured the honours last season in his first year as Head Coach. This morning’s
success was courtesy of a huge team effort as Captain Molloy and two
substitutes, Walsh and DeMange converted for the Irish.
The Republic of Ireland
were rattled midway through the first period when Gibraltar netted the opener
with fourteen minutes played.
The Irish contingency
were well served as Ellen Molloy (Presentation SS, Kilkenny) hit the woodwork
and Emma Doherty (Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana) dragged her effort just wide in the
opening 30’ as they went into the interval one down.
Áine Walsh (Salesian
Secondary College, Pallaskenry) made a positive impact when introduced at half
time as she converted ten minutes into the restart.
Walsh was in explosive
fashion as she scored sixty seconds later through some fancy footwork from
Palmerstown pupil Jess Stapleton to play her in, making it 2-1 on 41
minutes.
Presentation SS, Kilkenny
student Ellen Molloy cut down the left channel to slot home Ireland’s third six
minutes later from the six yard box.
School mate Freya
DeMange, also a second half sub, sliced the ball over the head of the Gibraltar
keeper to make it 4-1 with seven minutes remaining.
Before this morning’s final group games, Wales were
on 6 points following two wins and edged it for the final series of group
games.
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland were
level on five points, with one win, one draw + a bonus point for their penalty
shoot-out victories.
With all three games kicking off simultaneously.
England were defeated 1-2 by Scotland.
So all eyes were on Wales vs Northern Ireland once
the Republic of Ireland had earned full points with their 4-1 success against
Gibraltar.
Wales were 1-0 down to Northern Ireland at
half-time but the exciting fixture finished 2-2. A point shared. With the
resulting penalty shoot-out, a bonus point was up for grabs as Northern Ireland
came out victorious on a 4-3 score-line.
The Republic of Ireland having gained 8 points in
their three group games were named Champions while a dejected Northern Ireland
were runners up in an complex conclusion to this year’s development tournament.
Double Cup success for the Republic of Ireland in
2019, a fantastic achievement for all their hard work since the inception of
the Schools’ Interprovincial series back in November.
No doubt this will be the start of the students
International pathway with Sue Ronan’s Under 16s and Colin Bell’s Under 17s
squads the next progression on their horizon.
Similar to players such as Aine O’Gorman (Loreto
SS, Bray, 2004), Julie Ann Russell (Salerno Girls SS, Salthill, 2005 + 2006),
Denise O’Sullivan (Terence McSweeney SS, Cork, 2009), Katie McCabe (St. Paul’s
SS, Greenhills, 2010), Tyler Toland (Deel College, Raphoe, 2015 + 2016) all
evolving from schools football to the Senior International setup.
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND | Amy
MAHON (St. Joseph’s Community College, Charlestown), Liadán CLYNCH (Bush Post
Primary School, Dundalk), Rebecca McMAHON (St. MacDara’s Community College,
Templeogue), Jess STAPLETON (Palmerstown Community School), Jenna SLATTERY
(Laurel Hill Coláiste), Alison LONG (St. Patrick’s College, Lacken Cross),
Ellen MOLLOY Capt. (Presentation Secondary School, Kilkenny), Emma DOHERTY
(Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana), Orlagh FITZPATRICK (St. Mary’s College, Naas), Ellie LONG
(Carndonagh Community School), Aoife CRONIN (Scoil Pól, Kilfinane)
SUBS USED | Freya De
MANGE (Presentation Secondary School, Kilkenny) for Fitzpatrick (HT), Robyn MURRAY
(St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Navan) for Mahon (HT), Áine WALSH (Salesian
Secondary College, Pallaskenry) for Long (HT), Amy CLIFFORD (Loreto Secondary
School, Kilkenny) for McMahon (50)
SUBS NOT USED | Aoibheann
COSTELLO (Scoil Bhríde, Mercy Secondary School, Tuam), Maria REYNOLDS (Loreto
Abbey, Dalkey), Eva MANGAN (Carrigaline Community School),
MANAGEMENT | Head Coach Richard Berkeley (Sancta Maria College,
Louisburgh) Coach Karen Byrne (St. Michael’s Special
School, Skerries), Coach Emma Mullin GK Coach Scott Gaynor (Presentation SS,
Wexford), Kit Person Karen Henry (Mulroy College, Milford), Physio Aoife Burke
RESULTS
Monday, April
22 | Match Day 1 KO 11am
Gibraltar 0-3 Northern
Ireland
Scotland 0-2 Republic of
Ireland
England 1-2 Wales
Tuesday, April
23 | Match Day 2 KO 11am
Scotland 2-2 Northern
Ireland (Northern Ireland won 4-2 on pens)
Wales 4-1 Gibraltar
Republic of Ireland 1-1
England (Republic of Ireland won 5-3 on pens)
Wednesday,
April 24 | Match Day 3 KO 9.30am
England 1-2 Scotland
Gibraltar 1-4 Republic of
Ireland
Wales 2-2 Northern
Ireland (Northern Ireland won 4-3 on pens)
