SENIOR 2 FINAL
Faughs 1-12 Kilmacud Crokes 1-4
It was a historic day for Faughs in Abbotstown on Sunday as Faughs attained Senior
1 status for the first time in their modern history with a well-deserved eight point win
over a gallant Crokes side.
Faughs started strongly and led by 0-5 to 0-0 following excellent scores from Holly
Finnegan (0-2), Kerrie Finnegan (0-1) and a spectacular point from Saoirse Malin
which drew gasps from the crowd and an excellent team score finished by Olivia
Rush.
Faughs also had two points from frees from our excellent midfielder and captain
Catherine Costello who set the tempo throughout the match with her midfield partner
Jennifer O’Grady. The Faughs defence were also well on top and coped superbly
with the Crokes forwards threat.
Crokes the replied with two points but just on the stroke of half-time following great
team work Faughs scored a brilliant hand passed goal to lead 1-6 to 0-2 at half time.
Faughs started the second half well and player of the match Kerrie Finnegan scored
another wonderful point.
For the next ten minutes Crokes had their best period of the
match scoring 1-1. Faughs responded superbly to the Crokes goal however and
finished the match strongly with Catherine Costello scoring three further frees and
two 45’s.
At the final whistle Faughs led by eight to spark great celebrations, well done to
Crokes on a gallant effort.