REBECCA CREAGH BAGGED a second-half hat-trick on Saturday afternoon as Shelbourne made it two wins from two in the Women’s National League against Limerick.
The Munster side went into the interval level-pegging at Tolka Park, however three goals in the space of 24 minutes from forward Creagh saw the Reds make sure of the three points — Alex Kavanagh and Fiona Donnelly also on target during the 5-0 win.
DLR Waves got their campaign up and running with a 2-0 victory against Kilkenny United.
The Dubliners were pegged back against champions Wexford Youths on the opening weekend of the new season last Saturday, but goals from Leanne Payne and Nadine Clare saw Waves secure their opening win of 2019.
Saturday’s other game between Galway WFC and Peamount United was postponed following a pitch inspection due to adverse weather conditions.
Tomorrow sees Cork City face Tom Elmes’ Wexford, with the Leesiders seeking to bounce back from last weekend’s 2-1 defeat to Peamount in Newcastle.
Women’s National League Series 2:
- Shelbourne 5-0 Limerick WFC
- DLR Waves 2-0 Kilkenny United
- Galway WFC — Peamount United (Postponed)
- Cork City — Peamount United (Sunday 2pm)
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When will this blatant poor refereeing end.
@Barry Kelleher: never. Ref mistakes are part and parcel of the game. Even VAR won’t eliminate mistakes
@IrishSportives.ie: Things that are up to interpretation will probably never be fully corrected but both of these decisions would have been overturned.
@IrishSportives.ie: Decision wasn’t even a close one as he was clearly off
@Barry Kelleher: where was Var?
Every game for about three months now Man City have gotten decisions in their favour. Bad ones too, going right back to Kompany cleaning out Salah as the last man but getting a yellow… Offsides, penalties. It’s remarkable.
@James Doyle: poor James
@David Weston: you get me wrong, man. I’m delighted City have another game in April.
Just pointing out the reality of this incredible lucky streak they’re on with refs, and keeping in mind the old maxim “it all evens out over a season”.
There’s some evening out to be had, in that case. And that will be fun.
Offside winner and the penalty was never a foul. VAR can’t come soon enough.
The more games they play the better for Liverpool
@Willy Motley: go on….
Was a great tackle to win the ball for pen. How could they not see change in flight. Var should be in every stadium
@Yorkie1892: it is in Swanseas stadium but can’t be used as there not in the top division of the game was at the eitihad car would have been used
@Colm Connolly: Ridiculous though, they had VAR there last season but they went down a division so the FA won’t have it implemented there.
It’s a shame such a prestigious cup is rigged
It was a valiant effort overshadowed by poor refereeing. Bercant Celina has been electric all season. Come you Jacks.
@Succulent Goujons: and Danny James tearing Otamendi and Laporte new ones. Shame they aren’t that motivated more often!
Selective VAR introduction making a mockery of the FA Cup yet again..