Loreto got off to a flying start, with Ella Weldon opening the scoring just one minute in! Ella was on fire, adding point after point, including a fantastic scoring run in the opening 12 minutes.
Eureka responded with a point and a goal, but Ella Taffe kept Loreto in the game with an excellent save.
Superb defending from Abbie, Kellie, and Sophie who kept the eureka players at bay, while Kayla Chambers produced a brilliant block. Isabel Fay was also impressive with some great runs down the pitch.
Half-time: Eureka 2-9 | Loreto 0-6
Super subs Siobhan and Eva entered the game ready to make an impact. Despite Eureka adding to their lead, Loreto kept fighting.
Siofra Maguire got on the scoresheet with a brilliant point, followed by another point from Ella Weldon in the 50th minute. Zara Finnegan added another in the 58th minute before Siobhan Sheils smashed in a fantastic goal! Jane Smyth followed with another goal just before the final whistle! Unfortunately, this wasn’t enough and Eureka came out on top in the end.
Despite the result, Loreto showed fantastic determination, teamwork and fighting spirit. From Ella Weldon’s scoring masterclass to the brilliant defending and late goals, there were plenty of positives to take away.
Heads up girls, we will get them next time !!! ❤️💛
Written by Doireann O’Sullivan