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Glentoran's women's team
achieved the prestigious "Double" last night as they beat Newtownabbey
Strikers 2-1 in the IFA Cup final at Taylor's Ave Carrickfergus, adding
that trophy to the League title which they won two weeks ago.
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of Sportnpics
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The final was another closely
contested affair between these old adversaries and Glentoran women were
determined to put the disappointment of last week's sudden death penalty loss to
Newtownabbey in the NIWFA Premier League Cup behind them and started the game at
breakneck pace. Their reward came in the 35th minute when Catherine
O'Hagan drew the Newtownabbey keeper out and coolly slotted the ball home.
The 2nd half saw a determined Newtownabbey side, claw their way back into the
fixture with the equaliser in the 60th minute. That score seemed to
galvanise the Glens team and they went close on a few occasions before Maire
Claire McKerr sealed the victory with a thunderbolt strike in the 92nd minute
from 30 yards out. There was no time for Newtownabbey to get back, cue
celebrations and yet another successful season for the Glens women team. Kelly
Bailie (Captain) happily received the trophy from Raymond Kennedy IFA President.
Yet again in the 2007 season, we are simply the BEST women's football club in
Northern Ireland, IFA Cup and Premier League Champions!!!!
If you are interested in
finding out more about the Club, or interested in joining contact Cheryl Lamont
on 07803897855.
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