On Sunday 18th of November Abertay Ladies Gaelic Football Team, travelled to Edinburgh for their first challenge match of the season.

The Abertay Ladies were quite confident when they arrived even though, Abertay knew that Edinburgh had more experience.

When the whistle blew to signal the beginning of the first half, the Abertay ladies burst into action and it looked as though Abertay were going to dominate.

The mid-feild, Ashling, instantly won the ball and impressively passed it directly to the front line, where Angela and Fiona battled against Edinburgh's dominating backs. Harriott Watt halted play there and quickly the ball was passed up the left hand wing and Harriot-watt had there first score.

There continued to be endless attempts made by the Abertay backs (defence), Andrea and Gemma, Edinburgh's scores were numerous in the first half.

Abertay continued to be defensive for the reminder of the first half, but Harriot-watt's experience was their advantage. At the end of the first half the score was 6-0 to Harriot-watt.

After a short rest and adjustment to the team, due to an injury to Mary (Abertay player), Abertay returned to the game. The speedy Ashling Brenda and new comer Laura, worked together endlessly trying to get a score and made known the poweress and stamina. Abertay felt that the referee was oblivious to the disgraceful behaviour the Harott- watt ladies illustrated. However, the Abertay girls kept there cool and made many impressive challenges. The (Abertay) girls dominated the ball and play for most of the second half but could not finish it with a score to reflect their many efforts.

The final score was 1-13 to nil but this has not disheartened the Abertay girls as they know this is only the start for this up and coming Gaelic team.

Woman of the match: Andrea Poland

"Andrea displayed excellent drive throughout the whole match and was continuously eager and hungry for the ball. A performance worthy of woman of the match. Competition lies however close to the ranks for this prestigious honour……………..Who will receive this award for the next match" (Management).

Refere rating: 5/10

Report compiled by,
Marion
(P.R.O.)

P.S. On a very special note Abertay management would like to state that this was an extremely good performance from the Abertay girls. Having 5 players who never played before was great to see.