For whatever reason, Wexford's general dominance from the first half wasn’t replicated at the start of the second period as DLR came more into the game. It resulted in an equaliser for DLR on eleven minutes when their most dangerous player, Michelle Doonan, latched onto a through ball and comfortably finished past Merren. 1-1 at this stage. Aine Walsh was then introduced by Wexford and from about midway through the half, Wexford began to dominate again. The excellent Ellen Molloy then tested Badana again but the DLR keeper pushed Ellen's effort away for a corner. Soon afterwards, Wexford regained the lead when the ball broke to Ciara Rossiter during a Wexford attack and she finished past Badana for 2-1 to Wexford. It was soon 3-1 to Wexford and the game made safe when Ceola Bergin shifted the ball onto her right foot and finished smoothly for 3-1 lead for the home side. With about eleven to go, Wexford introduced Rianna Jarrett and Nicola Sinnott and later Mia Lenihan. After Rianna had nearly scored with her first touch, Badana produced a tremendous save to keep out a thunderous Jarrett volley from close in. 3-1 to Wexford at fulltime with Molloy, Bergin, Clancy (playing her 100th game for Wexford) and the two fullbacks, Conlon and Russell, impressing in particular for the home side.
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