What a performance from the Carrig girls! From the first whistle to the last, the team were fully switched on, producing a fantastic display of football, teamwork and determination.

Carrig made a strong start, enjoying the lion’s share of possession and moving the ball around brilliantly, although initially without really troubling the Fermoy goal. However, against the run of play, Fermoy almost snatched the lead on the break, only to be denied by a world-class save from Hannah, keeping Carrig on level terms.

Carrig continued to dominate possession, with some of the passing football a real joy to watch. Great work from Lucy down the wing created another opportunity, with a deflection almost catching the Fermoy goalkeeper out, but she recovered well. Phoebe then came agonisingly close after latching onto a ball at the edge of the box, brilliantly skipping past the keeper before seeing her effort drift narrowly wide.

The pressure was building, and the breakthrough finally arrived when a loose ball fell kindly to Lucy, who showed great composure to calmly slot home and give Carrig a deserved 1–0 lead.

The second half followed much the same pattern, with Carrig controlling the game and, importantly, giving Fermoy very few opportunities.

Then came the moment of the match! A perfectly weighted through ball down the left invited the Fermoy goalkeeper off her line, but Allie was alert, nicked the ball away and, from what looked like an almost impossible angle, showed fantastic composure to find the net and double Carrig’s lead.

At 2–0, Carrig managed the game brilliantly, showing maturity and discipline to see out the result. The final whistle confirmed a thoroughly deserved victory.

A fantastic all-round team performance, with some excellent football on display and real quality throughout the team. Special mention to Lili and Kayla, along with Lauren and Isabelle, who were outstanding on the day.

Well done to all the girls – a brilliant performance to be proud of!