The Senior Ladies team secured a thrilling victory today, winning 3-1 after extra time in the quarter-final of the Boland Carpets Cup.
The game was tightly contested, with Niamh O'Brien opening the scoring for Rovers after 10 minutes with a well-executed lob over the keeper. However, Forth Celtic equalized with just 1 minute left in injury time, forcing the match into extra time.
In extra time, Molly Sweeney proved to be the difference-maker, scoring in both the first and second halves to secure the 3-1 win for Rovers.
The Rovers defense was solid throughout the game, effectively limiting Forth Celtic to shots from distance. The Senior Ladies now progress to the semi-final next weekend, where they will face Aughrim Rangers away.
The game was tightly contested, with Niamh O'Brien opening the scoring for Rovers after 10 minutes with a well-executed lob over the keeper. However, Forth Celtic equalized with just 1 minute left in injury time, forcing the match into extra time.
In extra time, Molly Sweeney proved to be the difference-maker, scoring in both the first and second halves to secure the 3-1 win for Rovers.
The Rovers defense was solid throughout the game, effectively limiting Forth Celtic to shots from distance. The Senior Ladies now progress to the semi-final next weekend, where they will face Aughrim Rangers away.
