Fustal Intervarsities - Final

Teams: Dublin City University 3 vs IT Sligo 1

DCU clinched the WSCAI National Futsal Cup with a well-earned 3-1 victory over hosts IT Sligo in a high level final.

In a game that showcased the rising standard of female futsal in this country, the Dublin side emerged victorious.

Rachel Graham gave DCU an early lead after three minutes when she found the net with a snap shot.

DCU captain Becky Walsh produced a brilliant second goal for her side two minutes later with an excellent low strike.

IT Sligo reacted quickly and Deirdre Doherty made it 2-1 in the seventh minute with a snap shot after excellent work by Aileen Gilroy.

The hosts battled hard to get an equaliser but eventually they were caught on the break and Cliodhna McHugh made it 3-1 after good set-up play with Amy Ryan.

Inchicore goalkeeper Jade Corrigan was named player of the tournament.

DCU: Lynn Dowling; Becky Walsh, Rachel Graham, Orlagh Murphy, Michelle Watson, Amy Ryan, Cliodhna McHugh.

IT SLIGO: Emma Cullen; Amy Roddy, Aileen Gilroy, Kim Flood, Sarah-Louise McMoreland, Anna Grant, Maria Harrington, Roisin McCafferty, Deirdre Doherty, Annie Lynskey.