Teams: Erin’s Own V Lisgoold
Referee: Arthur O’Leary
Venue: Lisgoold
Date: 17/05/12 @ 7.15pm
(Report and Photo Courtesy of Erin’s Own Club)
A large crowd gathered for this much anticipated East Cork League Final played on Lisgoold’s main pitch which is a credit to their club. Traditionally these teams have always been great rivals and on many occasions there has been nothing but ‘the kick of a ball’ between them.
Lisgoold qualified for this final by beating a very good Mayfield team by a single point in their semi final. Erin’s own qualified by beating Aghada, so there was no doubt that the quality of football to be displayed here would be of a very high standard.
The match started off on time and from the very beginning Erin’s Own had a huge amount of the possession. However, fantastic defending from the Lisgoold girls by extremely tight marking and some great blocking kept them well in this game up to half time.
But again, as soon as the second half started,Erin’s Own had all the possession. It was clear that after 10 minutes into the second half the brave Lisgoold girls were tiring from the constant pressure being exerted by Erin’s Own. Patient, skilful play was paying off for them and 2 goals scored in the space of 5 minutes half way through this half insured victory for Erin’s Own.
It must be said thatErin’s Own deserved their victory and only 1 match lost from 11 played in the league is a mark of their consistency.  However, one could not but have the highest admiration for the way the Lisgoold team never gave up. Their mentors and supporters can be very proud of them and it’s clear that this Lisgoold team carry that great tradition and spirit all teams from this club carry.
The game was very well refereed by Arthur O’Leary who, as usual, was very fair, kept good control and left the game flow when appropriate.
We would also like to thank Lisgoold club for their generosity in providing both teams with generous refreshments after the game and for the happy sporting atmosphere displayed.
Erin’s Own Panel:
Natalia Morris, Ali O’Neill, Aisling Murphy, Ciara Milner, Caroline Morley, Eimear Broderick, Niamh Deasy, Aoibhinn Cunningham, Gilda Healy, Emma Wallace, Niamh Murphy, Rebekah Oppermann, Niamh O’Connell, Andrea Collins, Katie O’Brien, Louise Horgan, Leah Soden, Niamh Connolly, Megan O’Connell, Ava Patterson.
Unfortunately the Lisgoold panel had not been furnished to us by the time this was posted

The winning Erin’s Own side