Dublin Womens Soccer League Kick Off

**Breifne** · 24/05/2006, 3:06 PM

Originally Posted by Raheny Red

No problem at all. I'll keep an eye on it so I can impress the girlfriend with up to date results

I know a few of the ladies from Stella, any clue as to who she is, is she studying in DIT or Trinity.

**Raheny Red** · 24/05/2006, 3:53 PM

Nope, she doesn't go to college, her name is Jess.

**Magicme** · 25/05/2006, 9:18 AM

Originally Posted by Raheny Red

No problem at all. I'll keep an eye on it so I can impress the girlfriend with up to date results

Awww sweet....or maybe its a case of anything to keep her in a good mood!

**Raheny Red** · 26/05/2006, 1:37 AM

I actually have not been to one of her games in a while so I might go to watch her game against Bray Wander(ettes)ers

**greenumbro** · 28/05/2006, 4:37 PM

Raheny beat Dundalk 3-0 in Premier today... Still looks lkike it could eb an exciting league!

**Numero** · 28/05/2006, 5:10 PM

Yeah but haven't Dundalk split or something? Looking at the results they cannot be the side they were last season, so they are probably totally out of the running. The league looks like it will be between UCD, Peamount and Raheny. UCD haven't lost so far, not sure who would win between Peamount and Raheny, that could be very even

**Breifne** · 28/05/2006, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by Numero

The league looks like it will be between UCD, Peamount and Raheny. UCD haven't lost so far, not sure who would win between Peamount and Raheny, that could be very even

UCD beat Raheny on the opening day of the season, although the northsiders could easily have snuck a result from the game. UCD play Peamount tomorrow which should be interesting, and a good indicator of where both teams are. Peamount have lost a number of players, but their results have been excellent so far. Raheny had a good 6-0 victory over a touring Bristol Rovers side last week, UCD only managed 2-1, not that it really means much.

It could be a close league this season.

**CollegeTillIDie** · 29/05/2006, 6:50 AM

Benfica kicked off their campaign with an 8-1 win over Templeogue United yesterday. They were idle in week 1 and rained off in week 2. Yesterday they were missing full Republic of Ireland international midfielder Emma Griffin, regular defender Martina Cashin; and winger Linda Douglas who is doing the Leaving Cert and won't be available again till late June.

**greenumbro** · 29/05/2006, 11:07 AM

Yes, Numero, Dundalk have split, with Dundalk Fc remaining in Premier, and Dundalk City being in Premier 1 (I think, or visa versa?) Raheny r playing the other dundalk in prem A on wednesday...

From what I believe, the majority of the Dundalk team are still playing premier, with the exception of only a couple of players... Raheny were missing 5 key players yesterday which makes it an even better result for them! Yea, both UCD-Peamount and Peamount-Raheny shall be interesting? Breifne, any idea when Raheny-Peamount is to be played???

**Breifne** · 29/05/2006, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by greenumbro

Breifne, any idea when Raheny-Peamount is to be played???

Peamount V Raheny - 12 / June
Raheny V Peamount - 31 / July

**Numero** · 29/05/2006, 3:50 PM

Regarding Dundalk in premier, I dont know why their results are so poor then if they havent lost many players. Even though they were not excitin they were solid and had probably best defence in premier. Anyway...

As for Peamount, they have also lost players? But their results are still good...

**greenumbro** · 29/05/2006, 5:11 PM

Thanks Breifne.
Well, like I said Numero, I'm not exactly sure who is with premier and premier A regards Dundalk... The Premiers team defense did not seem too solid yday, as the score of 3-0 could have been quite a bit higher as the Raheny girls let many chances go astray, a problem which Raheny had against UCD too and must work on I think...
Ah, who have Peamount played to date? Yea, they have lost some key players due to injury and players leaving... I was talking to a number of their key players recently and they said themselves that they will be struggling this yr... So I guess we just have to wait and see, I suppose it's a bit early to being speculating yet, the UCD-Peamount match tonight and the then Raheny and P'mount in June could tell alot...

Still could be a great few months of football!!!!

**Numero** · 29/05/2006, 8:54 PM

Any word on the UCD-Peamount match??

**Breifne** · 30/05/2006, 8:22 AM

Originally Posted by Numero

Any word on the UCD-Peamount match??

Great result for Peamount, not so hot for UCD. 1-0 to the home side. pushes them ahead of the chasing pack.

Bit of a weird game. both sides started brightly with a few chances at either end. Rachel Jenkins brought a few good stops out of Linda Meehan, who was without doubt the best player on either side. She pulled off some outstanding saves, never once looking less than solid.

UCD had the majority of possession and chances, but with Meehan in fantastic form and Peamount having a never say die attitude, they capitalised on a UCD mistake at the back, and a quick break, the ball ended up in the UCD net after a great run from Anne ?? (No 10) she got around the UCD keeper and slotted the ball home. Despite a bundle of pressure from UCD for the last half hour we just couldn't get past Meehan.

UCD did have two goals disallowed in the first half for offside. The first one was from a corner where the ball was played in short, and it broke back to Sylvia Gee on the edge of the box, she took the ball around the defender, and Carmel Kissane was standing on the end line way off to the side of the goal. No attempt was made to pass the ball to her, or she was in no way interfering in ball. The Lineswoman put her flag up before the cross even came in. It was when Sylvia pulled the ball back, she never passed it though, she retained possession, her cross back into the box was coolly finished by Rachel Jenkins, but the assistant referee (who looked like she was officiating at her first game) made a mistake, (she also seemed reluctent to signal for goal kicks, corners and throw ins, even when the ball crossed the line.)

The second was debateable, 50/50 decision went against us, thats fair enough.

All in all, UCD had the chances to win the game, and didn't. Credit Peamount for a fine victory, should be interesting to see what happens with the Peamount V Raheny clash in a few weeks. Interesting to see a few Rahenyites at the game last night.

**justpassin** · 30/05/2006, 10:44 AM

Great win for Peamount last night wasn't at the game but heard the peamount keeper was outstanding! The league is looking very exciting at the moment! The peamount - raheny game will be very interesting if peamount win it they could go all the way if they keep getting the results.Good to see there doing well as there was a lot of talk that they wouldn't be great this season?

When are peamount and raheny playing each other?

**Raheny Red** · 30/05/2006, 10:58 AM

Stella Maris V Bray Wanderers, the home side ran out convincing winners. Good start to the season for Stella with 6 points from 2 games. Should be a good contest between them and their rivals Raheny (B)

**Breifne** · 30/05/2006, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by Raheny Red

Stella Maris V Bray Wanderers, the home side ran out convincing winners. Good start to the season for Stella with 6 points from 2 games. Should be a good contest between them and their rivals Raheny (B)

any chance of a result

**Countryripple** · 30/05/2006, 1:25 PM

9-1 TO Stella i heard. Blown up 30 mins early apparently.

**greenumbro** · 30/05/2006, 1:55 PM

Greatw in for Peamount... Esp as mentioned, tehre was so much talk of them been "out of it" this yr before the league even began!!! Look forward to the Raheny-Peamount game now... How have Dundalk done in their other games? Have UCD just played the two games?
Graet win for Stella too... Could eb another interesting league... Raheny B have yet to play a game with their first 3 games being cancelled due to the bad weather!!!!