BSJ 3-11 (20) ā 4-15 (27) Geraldineās
Division 6 League
BSJ were left disappointed after a hugely competitive Division 6 League encounter with Geraldineās, having led by six points at half-time before the visitors turned the game around in the second half.
It was a game of two very different halves. BSJ produced an excellent first-half performance to establish a commanding position, but Geraldineās used their greater squad depth to introduce fresh legs throughout the second half and eventually edged ahead.
For BSJ, the effort and commitment never dropped, despite the increasing challenges they faced as the game progressed.
ā” Fast Start
BSJ started brightly, with Eabha McCuskar opening the scoring inside the first two minutes with a point from play.
Geraldineās responded with a number of scores and, for a period, looked dangerous in attack. BSJās defence worked hard to limit the damage while the team looked to find its rhythm.
The breakthrough came in the 11th minute when Nell Carr found the back of the net to bring BSJ right back into contention.
Eabha then added another point from a free before Fiona Watters struck BSJās second goal of the game.
The momentum was beginning to swing in BSJās favour.
š§” BSJ Take Control
BSJ continued to grow into the game, with Libby Dillon adding a point from play.
Then came another excellent spell.
RĆ³isĆn Wall found the back of the net in the 25th minute to give BSJ their third goal of the game, before Nell Carr added another point.
Eabha McCuskar continued to be clinical from placed balls, while Christine McCambridge and Libby Dillon also contributed on the scoreboard.
At the other end, the BSJ defensive unit worked tirelessly to keep Geraldineās at bay, with some excellent work both defensively and around the middle of the pitch.
š Half-Time
BSJ 3-6 (15) ā 0-9 (9) Geraldineās
BSJ went into the break with a six-point advantage and had every reason to be pleased with their first-half performance.
However, there was still a long way to go.
š„ Geraldineās Turn Up the Pressure
The second half brought a completely different challenge.
Geraldineās came out with renewed intensity and quickly began to eat into BSJās lead.
They found an early goal and followed it with a point from a free, while BSJ responded with scores of their own through Libby Dillon and Christine McCambridge.
Nell Carr then added another point to keep BSJ in front.
But as the half progressed, Geraldineās began to make their squad depth count.
The visitors arrived with a squad of 25 players, giving them the ability to continuously introduce fresh legs. BSJ, by contrast, had just one available substitute, Lauren Reilly, meaning the demands on the starting 15 became increasingly significant as the second half wore on.
That difference became particularly important as the intensity of the game increased.
šŖ Tested to the Limit
Despite the pressure, BSJ continued to battle.
The defensive effort remained strong, while the midfield and forward players continued to work tirelessly to keep Geraldineās from completely taking control.
But the constant introduction of fresh legs eventually began to tell.
Geraldineās added a series of points before finding the net again in the 47th minute, moving into a narrow lead.
BSJ responded through Eabha McCuskar, who calmly converted a free after RĆ³isĆn Wall had won the free.
At that stage, BSJ were still very much in the contest.
Then came another blow.
š©¹ Another Setback for BSJ
With the game already becoming increasingly difficult, Alex Campbell was forced to leave the field around the midway point of the second half after taking a bang to the head.
It was another significant setback for a BSJ side already operating with extremely limited options from the bench.
The girls nevertheless continued to fight right until the end.
Geraldineās eventually found the net again and added further scores to stretch their advantage, while BSJ were unable to find the goal they needed to get themselves back into the game.
š ā« Final Score
BSJ 3-11 (20) ā 4-15 (27) Geraldineās
A disappointing final result, particularly after BSJ had established a six-point half-time lead, but there was plenty to admire in the performance.
The circumstances of the second half made the challenge even greater, with Geraldineās able to call upon a squad of 25 and continually refresh their team, while BSJ had only one available substitute.
Add in the loss of Alex Campbell through injury and it became an extremely demanding second half for the girls.
Despite all of that, the effort, commitment and determination never wavered.
š Player of the Match ā RĆ³isĆn Wall
RĆ³isĆn Wall was our choice for Player of the Match following an excellent all-round performance.
RĆ³isĆn was a constant threat in attack, working tirelessly throughout the game and taking her opportunities when they came. Her goal in the first half was an important score as BSJ built their six-point half-time lead, and she also showed great composure late in the second half to win the free that led to another Eabha McCuskar point.
With BSJ under increasing pressure in the second half and operating with such limited options from the bench, RĆ³isĆn continued to work hard and lead by example.
A really strong performance from RĆ³isĆn and a thoroughly deserved Player of the Match award. š§”š¤
š ā« Scorers
* Eabha McCuskar: 0-5
* Nell Carr: 1-2
* Fiona Watters: 1-0
* RĆ³isĆn Wall: 1-0
* Christine McCambridge: 0-2
* Libby Dillon: 0-2
A big effort from the entire BSJ panel, with RĆ³isĆn Tuomey, Ciara McCarthy, Ellie OāConnor, Steph OāDonohoe, Juliet Moore, Alex Campbell, Mya Costello, Christine McCambridge, Sophie Brennan, Fiona Watters, Eabha McCuskar, Jane Gleeson, Libby Dillon, Nell Carr and RĆ³isĆn Wall all playing their part, with Lauren Reilly the sole available substitute.
š¤š§” There will be disappointment with the result, but plenty to take from a performance that showed the character and togetherness of this group. š§”š¤
We regroup. We recover. We go again.
Division 6 League
BSJ were left disappointed after a hugely competitive Division 6 League encounter with Geraldineās, having led by six points at half-time before the visitors turned the game around in the second half.
It was a game of two very different halves. BSJ produced an excellent first-half performance to establish a commanding position, but Geraldineās used their greater squad depth to introduce fresh legs throughout the second half and eventually edged ahead.
For BSJ, the effort and commitment never dropped, despite the increasing challenges they faced as the game progressed.
ā” Fast Start
BSJ started brightly, with Eabha McCuskar opening the scoring inside the first two minutes with a point from play.
Geraldineās responded with a number of scores and, for a period, looked dangerous in attack. BSJās defence worked hard to limit the damage while the team looked to find its rhythm.
The breakthrough came in the 11th minute when Nell Carr found the back of the net to bring BSJ right back into contention.
Eabha then added another point from a free before Fiona Watters struck BSJās second goal of the game.
The momentum was beginning to swing in BSJās favour.
š§” BSJ Take Control
BSJ continued to grow into the game, with Libby Dillon adding a point from play.
Then came another excellent spell.
RĆ³isĆn Wall found the back of the net in the 25th minute to give BSJ their third goal of the game, before Nell Carr added another point.
Eabha McCuskar continued to be clinical from placed balls, while Christine McCambridge and Libby Dillon also contributed on the scoreboard.
At the other end, the BSJ defensive unit worked tirelessly to keep Geraldineās at bay, with some excellent work both defensively and around the middle of the pitch.
š Half-Time
BSJ 3-6 (15) ā 0-9 (9) Geraldineās
BSJ went into the break with a six-point advantage and had every reason to be pleased with their first-half performance.
However, there was still a long way to go.
š„ Geraldineās Turn Up the Pressure
The second half brought a completely different challenge.
Geraldineās came out with renewed intensity and quickly began to eat into BSJās lead.
They found an early goal and followed it with a point from a free, while BSJ responded with scores of their own through Libby Dillon and Christine McCambridge.
Nell Carr then added another point to keep BSJ in front.
But as the half progressed, Geraldineās began to make their squad depth count.
The visitors arrived with a squad of 25 players, giving them the ability to continuously introduce fresh legs. BSJ, by contrast, had just one available substitute, Lauren Reilly, meaning the demands on the starting 15 became increasingly significant as the second half wore on.
That difference became particularly important as the intensity of the game increased.
šŖ Tested to the Limit
Despite the pressure, BSJ continued to battle.
The defensive effort remained strong, while the midfield and forward players continued to work tirelessly to keep Geraldineās from completely taking control.
But the constant introduction of fresh legs eventually began to tell.
Geraldineās added a series of points before finding the net again in the 47th minute, moving into a narrow lead.
BSJ responded through Eabha McCuskar, who calmly converted a free after RĆ³isĆn Wall had won the free.
At that stage, BSJ were still very much in the contest.
Then came another blow.
š©¹ Another Setback for BSJ
With the game already becoming increasingly difficult, Alex Campbell was forced to leave the field around the midway point of the second half after taking a bang to the head.
It was another significant setback for a BSJ side already operating with extremely limited options from the bench.
The girls nevertheless continued to fight right until the end.
Geraldineās eventually found the net again and added further scores to stretch their advantage, while BSJ were unable to find the goal they needed to get themselves back into the game.
š ā« Final Score
BSJ 3-11 (20) ā 4-15 (27) Geraldineās
A disappointing final result, particularly after BSJ had established a six-point half-time lead, but there was plenty to admire in the performance.
The circumstances of the second half made the challenge even greater, with Geraldineās able to call upon a squad of 25 and continually refresh their team, while BSJ had only one available substitute.
Add in the loss of Alex Campbell through injury and it became an extremely demanding second half for the girls.
Despite all of that, the effort, commitment and determination never wavered.
š Player of the Match ā RĆ³isĆn Wall
RĆ³isĆn Wall was our choice for Player of the Match following an excellent all-round performance.
RĆ³isĆn was a constant threat in attack, working tirelessly throughout the game and taking her opportunities when they came. Her goal in the first half was an important score as BSJ built their six-point half-time lead, and she also showed great composure late in the second half to win the free that led to another Eabha McCuskar point.
With BSJ under increasing pressure in the second half and operating with such limited options from the bench, RĆ³isĆn continued to work hard and lead by example.
A really strong performance from RĆ³isĆn and a thoroughly deserved Player of the Match award. š§”š¤
š ā« Scorers
* Eabha McCuskar: 0-5
* Nell Carr: 1-2
* Fiona Watters: 1-0
* RĆ³isĆn Wall: 1-0
* Christine McCambridge: 0-2
* Libby Dillon: 0-2
A big effort from the entire BSJ panel, with RĆ³isĆn Tuomey, Ciara McCarthy, Ellie OāConnor, Steph OāDonohoe, Juliet Moore, Alex Campbell, Mya Costello, Christine McCambridge, Sophie Brennan, Fiona Watters, Eabha McCuskar, Jane Gleeson, Libby Dillon, Nell Carr and RĆ³isĆn Wall all playing their part, with Lauren Reilly the sole available substitute.
š¤š§” There will be disappointment with the result, but plenty to take from a performance that showed the character and togetherness of this group. š§”š¤
We regroup. We recover. We go again.
