Niamh Hegarty conjures up Donegal to wonderful victory over Waterford

The Donegal girls recorded a wonderful victory over Waterford in Lifford this afternoon within the first spherical group levels of the All Eire Senior Championship.

Donegal 2-10

Waterford 1-08

Star ahead, Niamh Hegarty, coveted a first-half penalty after she was dragged down as she bore down on the Waterford objective. Over the hour, she racked up a powerful 1-04. Waterford’s objective got here after their forwards pressurised Donegal keeper Claire Friel into releasing possession, leaving Lauren McGregor with an open web.

In an in depth first half, Donegal led 1-06 to 1-02 when the perimeters went in on the break.

Amy Boyle Carr scored Donegal’s second objective simply six minutes into the second half. 

The legendary Geraldine McLaughlin was a late inclusion on the workforce sheet and got here on within the 54th minute for the injured Niamh McLaughlin.

Regardless of a spirited Waterford efficiency, the house aspect powered on after the restart and had 5 factors to spare on the closing whistle.

Donegal now must face the defending All Eire Champions, Meath, within the hope of creating it out of the group. 

Niamh Hegarty conjures up Donegal to wonderful victory over Waterford was final modified: June seventeenth, 2023 by Employees Author

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