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Testing Time for An Riocht An Riocht 2-06 Kilcoo 1-01

 

Dedication to any sport is the hallmark of a good side ant the friendly match against Kilcoo was testimony to that. The game was played in totally the right spirit and many of the An Riocht players gained valuable experience and enjoyment out of what proved to be a highly entertaining match at Dunavil. What can one say except that the difference in the two teams was Sophie Colgan who is obviously determined to regain her first team spot. In an amazing performance she recorded a tally of 1 goal and five points added to by a point from her immediate challenger Emma Jane Magee who registered a point for the home team from midfield.

But it was very much more than that. It was an opportunity for the “lesser lights” to shine and from the start Sarah Jane Harpur was brilliant in the number 1 spot for An Riocht with exacting puck outs which caused considerable problems for Kilcoo. Ciara Trainor and Ruth Colgan were exceptional at full back while the “young ones” of Maria Higgins and Nicole Kelly showed why they will be valuable players of the future. The midfield were quite exceptional with Aine O Reilly and Jannie Magee showing why they are senior material and gaining from additional match practice. The unlikely addition of young 16 year old Elle Colgan at midfield paid dividends and her strength and tenacity has marked her out as one for the future and is a fitting reward for her selfless devotion to training over the past years.

Another player very much on the way back was Eilish Mulholland who worked tirelessly at half forward along with Orla Cunningham .. However it was left to Shauneese Harpur to steal the show at corner forward with a well taken goal. Her ability to be first to the ball and to assist in every attack must surely give her a lot of confidence for the future.

Many thanks to everyone at Kilcoo for travelling to us and giving us a very enjoyable game.

Final Score An Riocht 2-06 (12) Kilcoo 1-01 (4)

Team: Sarah Jane Magee, Aine O Reilly, Ciara Trainor, Maria Higgins, Nicole Kelly. Aine O Reilly, Elle Colgan, Emma Jane Magee, Eilish Mulholland, Orla Cunningham, Shauneese Harpur, Sophie Colgan

Subs: a whole lot of regular senior players who ate all the oranges and pineapples!

 
 
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