Moran shines as Westport claim league glory
A personal tally of 4-5 from Laura Moran paved the way for Westport success as Pop Geraghty’s side overcame Knockmore with a strong second half performance.
LGFA Division One League Final
Westport 4-10
Knockmore 2-10
In Bekan
A superb second half performance from Westport saw the girls in blue claim league glory on a super Sunday of league finals in the Connacht Centre of Excellence.
It was Knockmore under the management of Joe Brolly who started best with Clodagh Keane, Lara Sweeney and Hannah Reape all impressing. A quick-fire brace of goals from Amy O’Connor had the Saffron and Blue in dreamland as they led by eight midway through the first half.
Westport turned to their bench and introduced county players Sherin El Massry and Aoife Geraghty who both made a positive impact.
A goal from Laura Moran had Westport right back in it, but Pop Geraghty’s side trailed at the break 2-6 to 1-5.
Backed by the wind in the second half, Knockmore struggled as Westport took control. Three classy goals from the excellent Laura Moran had the West Mayo side in the lead. From there, Westport kicked on with Fionnuala McLaughlin and Aoife Staunton working hard in attack.
To their credit, Knockmore battled on but Westport had too much firepower as they out-scored their rivals 3-5 to 0-4 in the second half.
Brolly’s youthful side were competitive throughout but a personal tally of 4-5 from Laura Moran paved the way for the reigning league and championship winners who added more silverware to their impressive trophy cabinet.
A full match report will be carried in Tuesday’s edition of The Mayo News.