Holders Glentoran Women comfortably progressed into the semi-final of the Electric Ireland Women’s Challenge Cup this evening with a comprehensive victory at Dixon Park.
In a match dominated by Glentoran, the first half hour was a series of missed chances but finally on the 30th minute Jen McDade opened the scoring with a rasping drive from the edge of the box. This was followed 5 mins later by Kerry Beattie making it two and her international teammate Caragh Hamilton gave the Glens a 3-0 half time lead following a fast-paced dribble and shot in the 44th minute.
The second half was largely one way traffic. Firstly Joely Andrews scored with a twenty from 20-yard drive across the keeper. Kerry Beattie made it five from the spot for her second of the night and the final two goals secured braces for Hamilton and Andrews. Also Nina Morrison made her first team debut in the match, as a second half replacement for Caragh Hamilton.
(Photography by Johnny Caldwell)
Glentoran Women: 30. Emma Higgins 3. Jess Foy (Captain) 4. Emma McMaster 14. Caragh Hamilton 16. Jennifer McDade 17. Joely Andrews 19. Kerry Beattie 22. Cara Mervyn 26. Jenna McKearney 28. Sarah Tweedie 97. Chloe McCarron
Subs 12. Ashleigh McKinnon 15. Megan Neill (replaced Mervyn) 18. Michelle McDaid 21. Kelly Bailie 27. Nina Morrison (replaced Hamilton)
