Lucan's Soaring Star Orla Beagan shines for the Dubs.

(15 Jul 2018)

Lucan's Soaring Star Orla Beagan shines bright for the Dubs. 
Senior Camogie Report by Meggan O'Reilly

This weekend Dublin made their journey down to the sunny south east where the critics would doubt whether Dublin had the potential to pull a winner out of the bag against the purple and gold wexicans.
However the words muttered by those never truly understood the determination of the true blues.
It was indeed Wexford who won the first half battle, reading the game exceptionally well and taking some fine long rage scores from the speedy Chloe Fox.
Despite being behind 3 points Dublin continued to push forward, with some brilliant high catches and lovely side steps and pace shown by Ali Twomey and Orla Beagan.
It was Naomh Mearnogs Laura Twomey in the back line who once again, displayed incredible sheer grit, breaking two hurls in tackles and showing her accuracy through some excellently delivered diagonal balls.
There were moments of play where the crowd were reminded that Wexford where in fact 3 in a row all Ireland champions in the past, however, Dublin were still yet to increase the tempo, intensity and skill level. 
The first half ended with Dublin trailing by a marginal 3 points.
The 2nd half commenced with Dublin dominating from the 30th minute to the 60th minute with excellent scores taken from goal scoring machine Emma Flanagan, free taker Orla Beagan, work horse Ali Twomey, flawless Faye McCarthy and Speedy Gonzalez, Siobhán Kehoe.
Gráinne Quinn and young Niamh Gannon were introduced after a fine display last weekend against Meath.
Frustration was seen on both the Wexford players and management faces due to the support play shown from Dublin which was pure bliss.
The opposition struggled to keep up with the blue jersey resulting in fouls left right and centre.
Stacey Kehoe and Linda Bolger made it a game of tit for tat, and it was sensed that what would break the two sides would indeed be a goal.
Luck found it’s way to the girls in blue when in the 42nd minute the green flag was raised after a long rage free from Orla Beagan skimmed past the keepers hurl and found the back of the net.
The score now stood Dublin 1-08 Wexford 9 points.
Dublin would need to keep their tally up and with two vital points pinged over the bar from the half way line from goalkeeper Faye McCarthy, Dublin would continue to strive forward.
Siobhán Kehoe (featured in action against Stacey Kehoe Wexford) slotted two fine points over the bar during pivotal times in the game along with Ali Twomey, who was exceptional throughout.
To ensure a convincing win, Herity called upon Leah Butler and Sile Ní Coitir to finish the game off. Both players are like Duracell Bunny’s, a nightmare for any defender.
Entering injury time the score remained as Dublin 1-14 Wexford 0-13.
The Dublin backs, forwards and midfielders defended in packs and absolutely smothered every Wexford Attack. They made it impossible to break through the tackles.
The full time whistle blew and Dublin had grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck. Their never say die attitude was the factor that influenced their win.

A win next weekend against Tipperary would secure 2nd place in the group.
Orla Beagan 1-7 ( 2 from play ) 
Ali Twomey 0-2 ( from play ) 
Siobhán Kehoe 0-2 ( from play ) 
Emma Flanagan (0-1) 
Faye McCarthy (0-2) from frees
Full Time score - Wexford 0.13 v Dublin 1.14



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