Drumragh minor ladies had a good win over Sperrin Og last Tuesday
An impressive performance from Drumragh minor ladies saw them win their first game of the year against Sperrin Og at Clanabogan on Tuesday.
Saoirse Mullin set the tone for the game with a goal in the game’s first attack. The confident start continued with Sorcha McKenna finding the back of the net and Emma-Cait Gallagher setting Caoimhe McCarron up for a nice point.
The Drumragh defence started positively as well with Iona Mills, Evie Gallagher and Cassie McCabe all stopping early Sperrin Og attacks.
Sperrin Og did register their opening score of the game but Drumragh kept on the pressure. Saoirse Mullin kicked three points on the spin with Aoibhinn Gallagher, Eimear Mullin and Julie Ann Quinn providing the final pass each time.
A turnover from Mia Gallagher in the full-back line started a move that ended with another good point from Saoirse Mullin while Caoimhe McCarron finished well for another goal.
Sperrin Og were still looking dangerous on the counter. Drumragh goalkeeper Aine MacRory dealt well with a few high balls into the square while Josie Hughes, Mia Gallagher and Alisha Brophy were playing well in defence.
A point from Saoirse Mullin left Drumragh in a strong position at half-time.
Sorcha McKenna moves the ball forward for Drumragh during the game last Tuesday
The first score of the second half was for Sperrin Og but Drumragh then enjoyed a period of dominance. Saoirse Mullin (2), Aoibhinn Gallagher, Julie Ann Quinn and Sorcha McKenna were all on target as Drumragh continued to play very well.
Sperrin Og got in for a couple of goals and tagged on a few points too but back came Drumragh with Kayla Molloy giving Eimear Mullin the chance to put the ball over the bar. Saoirse Mullin then scored a fantastic goal after a brilliant run from out the field. Caoimhe McCarron followed that up with a great point while Saoirse, Sorcha McKenna (2) and Caoimhe again were all on target.
The teams swapped goals before the final whistle with Emma McCloskey the Drumragh goalscorer.
An excellent display and victory for Drumragh.
Scorers: Saoirse Mullin 4-7, Sorcha McKenna 1-5, Caoimhe McCarron 1-2, Emma McCloskey 1-0, Aoibhinn Gallagher 0-1, Julie Ann Quinn 0-1, Eimear Mullin 0-1
Team: Aine MacRory, Evie Gallagher, Mia Gallagher, Cassie McCabe, Josie Hughes, Iona Mills, Alisha Brophy, Julie Ann Quinn, Aoibhinn Gallagher, Caoimhe McCarron, Sorcha McKenna, Kayla Molloy, Eimear Mullin, Saoirse Mullin, Emma-Cait Gallagher
Subs: Emma McCloskey, Genevieve Norris, Mia Feeney, Aimee McGaughey
Aine MacRory makes a save against Sperrin Og
