WU19
Our WU19s clinched a playoff spot with a fantastic 3-1 win over Dundalk at Finn Park yesterday evening. Freya Canning, Orlaith Doherty and Aislinn Coll all scored, while Harps’ midfield were impressive with Heidi Gill and Codie Walsh both playing instrumental roles.
Next up for Harps is an away trip to Treaty United in the quarter finals!
Match Highlights:
1 Claire Diver
2 Heidi Gill
4 Erika Gallagher
5 Darcey Kelly
6 Aislinn Coll
7 Mary Anne Ward
8 Codie Walsh
9 Orlaith Doherty
10 Ella McHugh
14 Freya Canning
17 Niamh Ryan
Subs
15 Bridin Hynes
18 Scarlett Keys
WU17
This game kicked into life on the 25 minute mark when Mayo took the lead against the run of play. Brennan’s volley from the edge of the box gave the visitors the lead, but Harps then pressed on in search of a quick equaliser. Their pressure paid off as Sienna Bradley’s in-swinging corner went straight in to the net on the 30th minute. A deserved equaliser.
The 2nd half began as a midfield battle with the physical Mayo team shading the exchanges in the early parts of the 2nd half. A miss hit clearance from the Harps defence fell to a Mayo attacker and they took the lead again on 61st minute. Jennings done well to take the ball down when Harps failed to clear the ball. She fired past the home keeper to the roof of the net from 20 yards. Mayo had further spells of pressure including several corners and shots on goal, however Harps remained in the game with the impressive Alannah Curran, Sophie Doherty and Rhianna Doherty rallying.
These defensive efforts gave Harps belief and they grew into the game with Chloe Deeney and Sarah McGuinness threatening. Harps got the equaliser their play deserved on the 75th minute. A cross struck the arm of a Mayo defender and a penalty was awarded. Deeney stepped up and slotted the penalty home.
Harps then hit the bar twice in the closing stages of the game as they searched for the winning goal. First, Sophie Dohertys cross/shot from the left hit the underside of the bar in the 80th minute after a flowing team move, before the same player was unlucky to see another effort hit the bar moments later. Emma Wallace and Sophie Canning won possession and released Chloe Deeney. She switched play to Sarah McGuinness. Deeney and McGuinness played another one-two before crossing from the byline in a super move. Doherty was unfortunate with her effort as it crashed off the bar and the game finished as a draw.
This now concludes the WU17 team’s season who have seen massive growth and development over their 2nd season in the league.
16 Rhianna Doherty
3 Sophie Doherty
4 Scarlett Keys
5 Alannah Curran
6 Sophie Canning
7 Sarah McGuinness
10 Chloe Deeney
11 Sienna Bradley
14 Sorcha Keys
15 Emma Wallace
19 Sophie McLaughlin
Subs
8 Kaylagh Sweeney
9 Caitlin Doherty
17 Abaigh Curran
McAteer and Cooney Spend Time With Nottingham Forest
Our Academy graduates Oisin Cooney and Gavin McAteer have had a busy 10 days as they have been over training with Nottingham Forest. They have been part of the U21s and both played in the recent game against Hull City. The game finished 6-1 to Forest with Gavin scoring.
WU19 ASSESSMENTS
Assessments begin this weekend for our WU19 squad for the 2025 season. This is open to any player born in the year 2006 & 2007. To attend the assessments please complete the Google Form via the link below; forms.gle/WvcWQkrJjpkLNQ
COACHING OPPORTUNITES
Ahead of the 2025 season we are looking for expressions of interest from new coaches to get involved in Finn Harps Academy. If any of the positions below appeal to you, please forward your details to; [email protected] ASAP.
