Intervarsities - Plate - Final

Teams: Athlone IT 2 vs IT Sligo 1

Scorers: AIT: Charlotte Delaney, Sinead Taylor. IT Sligo: Deirdre Doherty.

In the Plate Final Athlone IT claimed their first Intervarsity Trophy beating IT Sligo 2-1 in a very close game. Chances were at a premium for both sides throughout the game. After ten minutes a 30-yard free kick from Deirdre Doherty flew into the top corner of the net to put Sligo into the lead. Athlone IT equalised just on half time when Charlotte Delaney went on a great run, beat two centre half’s and slotted home a great goal.

The second half continued to be a close affair and extra time looked on the cards when Athlone IT got the winner with just three minutes left. Sinead Taylor ran at the Sligo defenders and got a yard of room and despite being closed down quickly by Sarah Finnerty, Taylor clipped the ball over the keeper for an exquisite finish worthy of winning the competition.

Athlone IT Coach Maz Sweeney was delighted afterwards “I’m delighted for the girls they have worked very hard over the last three days and deserve this”. IT Sligo Manager “I’m pleased with the performance of this young team this weekend and throughout the season.  Their future in the game is bright. Playing the final in Turners Cross was a massive boost for the event this year and helps raise the profile of the tournament.”