No joy for Limerick's Crescent College Comprehensive in National Cup semi-final

LIMERICK'S Crescent College Comprehensive suffered a 2-0 defeat to St Mary's New Ross in the FAI Schools First Year Girls National Cup Semi Final at Clonmel Celtic.

The sun was shining for the Wexford crew as a goal in each half ensured a showdown with Salerno Secondary School, Salthill in this season’s Cup decider.

New Ross captain Dearbhla Ryan opened the scoring mid-way through the first half with a looping high ball that flew high into the net.

The Saints enjoyed the slender lead at the break.

A second goal for New Ross came within 40 seconds of the re-start when Demi MURPHY used her pace to round the keeper and slot home for 2-0.

Crescent College did create a few chances as Sophie Gleeson was unlucky to see her effort float over the woodwork three minutes later.

Ellen Goggin was hugely influential for the Dooradoyle side and she had a delightful free kick that just sailed over the crossbar nine minutes from time.

Aaron Price’s crew can now look forward to a National Cup Final appearance as it’s scheduled for Wednesday, May 22 with venue to be confirmed.

MARY’S NEW ROSS |Abbie Myler, Katie McGovern, Orla Fitzpatrick, Emer Nolan, Ciara Murphy, Niamh O’Brien, Rosanna Doyle, Dearbhla Ryan (Capt), Sarah O’Leary, Demi Murphy, Molly Ryan. SUBS ROLL ON/OFF | Anna O’Carroll, Caroline Murphy, Emma Fitzharris, Casey Codd, Zoe Byrne, Grace Gregg, Cara Foley.

TEACHER | Aaron Price COACH | Nigel Fitzharris

CRESCENT COLLEGE COMPREHENSIVE, LIMERICK | Maggie Bromell, Orlaith O’Connell, Megan Caulfield, Elise Vang, Heather Kevins, Ruby McGeary, Sophie Gleesson, Ellen Goggin (Capt), Aimee May Ryan, Aoife Grant, Ruby Stanley. SUBS ROLL ON/OFF |  Maggie Moroney, Emmeline Whooley, Lauren O’Dwyer, Robyn O’Brien, Saoirse Madden, Aifric Kedward, Emer Croffey.

TEACHERS | Eileen O’Brien, Joan Hanrahan COACH | Cian Robinson

MATCH OFFICIAL | John Walsh (Waterford)