Shamrocks hit the goal trail with big win in minor A final

Published: 26 January 2023

Author: Our Reporter
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Shamrocks hit the goal trail with big win in minor A final

Shamrocks 5-12

Sarsfields 1-9

By Eanna O’Reilly at Duggan Park

SHAMROCKS claimed the 2022 Minor A camogie title after producing a tremendous performance to overcome Sarsfields in Ballinasloe on Sunday. Des O’Halloran’s charges gave a goal scoring exhibition in a contest which was generally more competitive than the final margin would suggest.

Nevertheless, Shamrocks were by far the superior team on the day, and their ability to engineer scores was top class throughout this final. Three green flags in the first half was the difference, giving the Loughrea/Kilnadeema-Leitrim ladies a seven point interval lead, after an opening period which was competitive.

In the second half, Shamrocks really took off and left their opponents behind, dominating throughout the pitch, with a number of excellent individual displays. The most eye catching of all was corner forward Emily Lawless, who took home the player of the match award after tallying 1-3 and being a thorn in Sarsfields’ side throughout this final.

Played on a sticky pitch surface, both sides displayed a good level of sharpness in producing a high quality contest. Sarsfields opened the scoring when Caoimhe Kelly pointed a third minute free. Shortly after, Niamh McInerney’s dipping free ended up in the roof of the net, giving Shamrocks a huge boost.

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