Carrick Ladies made the play off for AIL2N in this match against Ballyshannon at the weekend. Pauline McFerran tells us how.
Carrick ladies hosted Ballyshannon in a crucial league semi final, the outcome of which would decide one half of the promotion play off to AIL 2.
This match was destined to be a physical battle as the previous meeting saw the visiting Carrick side leave with a narrow victory, despite having six tries ruled held up.
Carrick kicked off into a tough first half, which saw the previous AIL2 side score the only points of the match alongside two disallowed tries.
The sides had met previously in a less vital league environment and the same physical encounter ensued. Carrick’s backs played more of a vital role today, as opposed to the strong forwards game played previously and the moves were precise and well practiced.
Previous centre Aimee Ellis moved to number ten to command a strong back line in attack and defence. Arlene Devine played a fantastic attacking centre and the backs played a pivotal role in securing the ball, attacking and causing a disturbance to the Ballyshannon defence.
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