McQuillan helps Shelbourne to FAI Cup final victory

Amanda McQuillan kept another cleansheet today as she helped Shelbourne Ladies to victory in the Continental Tyres Women’s Senior FAI Cup final with a 5-0 win over Wexford Youths.

Leanne Kiernan notched an excellent hat-trick while Noelle Murray and an own goal saw Shels avenge last year’s Cup final defeat.

Three minutes before the break Wexford almost found a way back into the game as Emma Hansberry got past Niamh Walsh and curled the ball towards the bottom corner, but Amanda McQuillan saved brilliantly.

Three minutes after the break, Wexford were denied again as Aoibhin Webb had a close-range effort brilliantly saved as Shels went on to stretch their lead in the second half.

Shelbourne Ladies manager Mark Leavy said: “It was a fantastic display and the team thoroughly deserve this moment, the players have worked so hard throughout the course of the season and they really showed what they can do today.'