Saturday 19^th June 2010, Mitcham

Croydon 4.08 V Bros Pearses 0.03

Bros Pearse travelled south to take on Croydon Camogie Club in the 2^nd round of the Junior Championship. After a delayed start and a referee sourced from the sideline (thanks Mary), the game was finally underway.

As expected between these rival clubs, there was great intensity from the throw in. Croydon dominated the first 15 minutes as Bros Pearse’s back line came under fire.  Full forward, Bridget Hehir opened the scoring with a point from play. Pearse’s struggled to move the sliotar past their own half way line and Croydon took advantage of their one number advantage with Mel Power, Rita O Mahoney and Aodhnait Connors joining Bridget Hehir on the score sheet. Pearse’s midfield worked tirelessly and further strengthened by the arrival of Nora Murphy began to put the Croydon back line under pressure. Two points from Christine Murphy got them off the mark. However, Croydon continued to pile on the pressure up front and went in at half time with a comfortable lead of 3.05 to 0.02.

Croydon continued their dominance in the second half. Great combined play from newcomers Brigid Dundon and Mairead Curran kept the forwards busy. A solid backline of Michelle Barry, Noelle Killen, Jenni McGivney and Clare Curtin minimised Pearses scores to one point in the second half. Croydon maintained their intensity and scores from Mel Power, Rita O’Mahoney and Bridget Hehir left the final score at 4.08 to 0.03.

Croydon will be satisfied with this performance in particular for the new players. Mairead Curran in midfield, Roisin O Dwyer and Roisin Lloyd all making their championship debuts.  Well done.

Croydon: Claire McCarthy, Michelle Barry, Jenni McGivney, Clare Curtin, Noelle Killeen, Brigid Dundon, Mel Power, Mairead Curran, Aodhnait Connors, Rita O Mahoney, Louise Madden, Bridget Hehir. Subs: Roisin O Dwyer, Roisin Lloyd