U15 Final Division 1

Sarsfields 6-09 St. Laurences 4-12

In a repeat of U14 2010 final which was won in extra time by the Sarsfields girls, this was another epic encounter which ended with only a score between. With the aid of a very strong wind in the first half Laurences held a lead by 9 points, and although things werent looking great, the Sarsfields girls were still playing good football against the elements. After a positive half time talk the girls came out and continued to play the ball around using width and hand passing to good effect. It wasnt long before they hit the back of the net, to leave them within 6 points. For a while with the benefit of the wind it was all one way traffic, and with 11 minutes remaining Sarsfields went a point up. Two quick points followed then another great goal after a move involving  8 girls. Then as expected this spurned on Laurences and the crowd was in for a hectic last 5 minutes. Referee Jody Callan who controlled the game fairly, awarded Laurences a penalty, which was initially saved by keeper Anna Lawless but was put to the net on the rebound. Again not to be outdone Sarsfields went on the attack and scored another peach of a goal, only for Laurences to score one of their own. In a nail biting finish, Sarsfields kept possession and continued to attack downfield, and finally after 39 minutes on the clock, much to the relief of the sarsfields supporters, the curtain came down on a game renowned for the quality of football, and the precision shooting from both teams. Some exceptional goal scoring, and without mentioning anyone in particular, as this was, as is usual with this team, an all round brilliant team performance. Congrats to their manager and mentors for their fitness, preparation and belief in the girls.