Abi Ticehurst updates us with all the action from Round Sixteen in the FAI WNL and the results from the midweek Round Seventeen.
Above: Nadine Seward put in an impressive performance for Cork City despite no goals to show for it. Photo: Salem Photos.
Galway 1-2 Shelbourne
Keeva Keenan has certainly made an entrance having signed from Celtic Women at the beginning of July as she put Shels 1-0 up with nothing short of a screamer from 35 yards in the 35th minute. Galway weren’t to shy away from a chance however, as Lynsey McKey put the Gals in the mix. Jess Zui was back on the scoresheet for the away side however to clinch the win. A fairly measured run out for the title contenders who didn’t look like they were at full capacity despite the convincing performance. Plenty left in the tank for the side.
Cork City 0-5 Peamount United
Peamount United are defending champions for a reason and this was just the performance to showcase this talent. Dearbháile Beirne, recent first team breaker was on the scoresheet, Stephanie Roche netted two and who else but Sabhbh Doyle to score a brace also. Despite hard fought attempts by Cork, they just weren’t able to penetrate the Peas defence and were left with nothing on the scoresheet at the full time whistle.
Bohemians 0-1 Wexford Youths
An initial attempt from the penalty spot for Kylie Murphy was denied and the rebound goal called offside, but she redeemed things for the Youths as a defensive error from the Bohs saw her nip in front of the last defender to slot one home. Not much to be said for Sean Byrne’s side offensively, however they kept a tight line in the second half to deny Wexford any more goals.
DLR Waves 1-1 Athlone Town
Athlone will no doubt be elated to have nabbed a point against 4th place DLR as a Kellie Brennan penalty secured the draw against a well drilled Waves. Jetta Berrill put the home side ahead with a short range shot catching out the keeper, but they were unable to hold on to the lead as they looked a little like they’d sat back for the rest of the game.
In other news
Republic of Ireland WNT Manager Vera Pauw was in attendance at the Bohs and Wexford game and the DLR v Athlone match, no doubt keeping an eye on the Irish talent for international purposes.
Kylie Murphy was awarded the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League ‘Player of the Month’ Award for June and July 2021 after outstanding performances for Wexford Youths.
There will be a Dublin derby in the First Round of the 2021 FAI Women’s Senior Cup as Bohemians will host DLR Waves to be played on the week ending the 15th of August.
Midweek:
There was also a midweek round of action this time which saw the following results:
Shelbourne 3-2 Bohemians
Treaty United 1-2 Cork City
Peamount United 2-1 DLR Waves
Athlone Town 1-2 Galway
Table
| Position | Team | Pld | Pts | GD +/- | GF | W |
| 1 | Peamount United | 15 | 40 | +34 | 45 | 13 |
| 2 | Shelbourne | 15 | 40 | +31 | 43 | 13 |
| 3 | Wexford Youths | 15 | 36 | +29 | 40 | 11 |
| 4 | DLR Waves | 14 | 23 | +5 | 19 | 7 |
| 5 | Galway | 15 | 15 | -12 | 22 | 4 |
| 6 | Cork City | 16 | 10 | -19 | 18 | 2 |
| 7 | Treaty United | 15 | 9 | -35 | 21 | 2 |
| 8 | Bohemians | 14 | 8 | -14 | 18 | 2 |
| 9 | Athlone Town | 15 | 8 | -19 | 19 | 1 |
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