Inny FC U16 girls secure double
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Joint captains Sarah Louise Murtagh and Isabelle Maher are presented with the Longford League U16 girls cup from Tom Cunningham.Image 2 of 3
Player of the Match: the talented Roisin O’Neill receives her award from Tom Cunningham.Image 3 of 3
The Inny FC U16 girls side who won the League and Cup.In what was a fantastic way to cap off an incredible season for Inny FC, the club’s U16 girls lifted the Cup and sealed a fantastic league and cup double in style.
Coming into the game, Inny FC knew they were up against a strong and skilful UCL Harps side, and the opening stages proved exactly that. Both teams started brightly, playing some excellent football and showing real intent. It was Inny who struck first, finding the net after a well-worked move.
UCL responded well and, to their credit, pushed hard for an equaliser, which they duly found shortly after.
The game remained finely balanced, but just before the break Inny showed their quality once again, regaining the lead with a crucial goal that gave them momentum heading into halftime.
The second half saw both sides come out with determination, but as UCL committed players forward in search of another equaliser, Inny capitalised brilliantly. Showing composure, bravery, and clinical finishing, the girls took control of the game and added further goals to pull away.
Their teamwork, decision-making, and work rate were outstanding throughout, ultimately securing a deserved 5–1 victory. This was an overall brilliant team performance from start to finish, with every player playing their part in a memorable win.
The coaches and everyone at Inny FC are extremely proud of this talented group of girls.
To win the cup and complete the double is a remarkable achievement and a fitting reward for all their hard work, dedication, and belief throughout the season.
All the girls we're outstanding and each played strong, skilful and confident football but as the Ref said after the game it was Roisin that linked up play brilliantly between the midfield and forwards, providing assists and taking her goals with ease.
Goal scorers: Willow Parker x2, Roisin O'Neill x2, Aoife Leavey x1.
Referee player of the match: Roisin O'Neill.
Inny FC are extremely grateful to everyone who came out and supported the girls and cheered them on to the end. The support at the game and throughout the season has been amazing.