FAI: Match Preview | FAI 2023 Women's U17 Cup Final

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The competition, which is in it's second year, is set for a dramatic finale at the Cross between a high-scoring Bohemians side and a Celtic outfit who've negotiated some difficult ties on route to the final.
Salthill Devon won the competition in it's inaugural season last year but were knocked out by Killarney Celtic this year in the semi-finals for the Kerry club to reach the showcase on Saturday whilst Bohemians have scored an incredible 21 goals in the four competition matches.
Match Details
Competition: FAI Women’s Under 17 Cup Final
Fixture: Bohemians FC Waterford vs Killarney Celtic
Venue: Turners Cross, Cork
Date: Saturday 12th August
KO: 3pm
TV: Live on FAITV YouTube (no commentary) - WATCH HERE
Match Officials
Referee: Mark O'Connell
Assistant Referee 1: Timmy Kelleher
Assistant Referee 2: Pat Cronin
Fourth Official: Pat Buckley
Route to the Final - Bohemians FC Waterford
Round One - Bye
Round Two
Mooncoin Celtic 0-6 Bohemians FC Waterford
Round Three
Cappoquin Railway FC 1-6 Bohemians FC Waterford
Quarter-Final
Mungret Regional FC 0-3 Bohemians FC Waterford
Semi-Final
Lakelands FC 0-6 Bohemians FC Waterford
Route to the Final |*Killarney Celtic FC
Round One
Riverstown FC 0-10 Killarney Celtic FC
Round Two
Killarney Celtic FC 3-0 Macroom FC
Round Three
Midleton FC 0-3 Killarney Celtic FC
Quarter-Final
Aisling Annacotty AFC 3-5 Killarney Celtic FC
Semi-Final
Killarney Celtic FC 2-0 Salthill Devon FC
Manager Interview | Bohemians Waterford FC manager Ian Barrett
"We're very proud to reach the final and it is an incredible achievement from the players who've been brilliant all season and they've worked incredibly hard on the training pitch to get this far.
"It is a really talented group, we've only conceded one goal on route to the final and scored goals from all around the pitch so it has been a real team effort from a group who've been together since 2017 really. We've added players on the way but the vast majority have been here since U12s and even U8s.
"We were aiming high at the start of the season, we knew we had a talented group but now we've reached the final, it is all on the day now and we've got to put in a real performance to win. Killarney knocked out the holders of course and reached their local cup final so they're a strong team who are there on merit without doubt.
"It will be a fantastic experience for the girls to play at Turners Cross, one of the best facilities in the country. We played at Eamonn Deacy Park last year which will help in terms of big game experience but this will be special and will be a real memory for the team in the future."
Manager Interview | Killarney Celtic manager Alan O'Sullivan
"We had our last training session last night and it was really about getting the focus tuned in, taking in the occasion and just to manage any potential nerves as well ahead of a huge day for the group and the community. It's massive for soccer down in Kerry and huge for the progress of the game in the county, especially with Kerry FC having an U17 side in the National League next year and off the back of the World Cup, a real buzz at the moment.
"One of the drawbacks of the league we're in is the lack of games so when we've gone into our cup matches, we've felt like an underdog, slight apprehension almost, but the girls have responded and grown throughout the campaign. We were 3-1 down against Aisling Annacotty and we never go behind so it was a real test but the reaction was brilliant. Then to knock out Salthill Devon, Niamh Fahey's old club of course, great pedigree, was another fantastic achievement and we're just really proud of what they've achieved.
"I used to live near Turners Cross and I have a daughter involved with the club just like the other coaches so to go to Turners Cross which is one of the best grounds in the country and for the team to play there will be really specially. When we got word it was there, it definitely added an extra element to the match and we'll definitely have great support heading up, I've got 40 people in my family heading up alone!"
Bohemians Waterford FC | Squad
Goalkeepers: Grace Geraghty, Aisling Colbert
Defenders: Emma Ryan, Ava Pello Whelan, Libby Power, Elle Kavanagh, Ellis McHugh, Sarah Searson.
Midfielders: Holly Butler, Fiabh Costin, Ellen Meaney, Keira Burke, Emily O'Reilly, Grace O'Rourke, Eimear O'Brien.
Forwards: Maggie Gostl, Tam Roche, Sarah Abullo, Nicole McCarthy.
Killarney Celtic | Squad

Goalkeepers: Anne O'Shaughnessy, Aoibhin Kelly, Lucy O'Connor.
Defenders: Lauren Neff, Niamh Cantillon, Amber MacIndoe, Ellie Mai Nugent, Emma O'Brien, Grainne Kennedy.
Midfielders: Clodagh Moriarty, Eve Culhane, Abbie Finnan, Kate Forde, Katie Doe, Katie Foster, Lucy O'Sullivan.
Forwards: Aideen O'Brien, Aine O'Sullivan, Ava O'Malley, Maeve Courtney.



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Introduction:
Bohemians FC Waterford are set to take on Kerry's Killarney Celtic in the FAI Women's U17 Cup Final at Turners Cross on Saturday.




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