GALWAY RATINGS

Sarah Healy 8

Saved a point when taking a sliotar down that looked certain to go over the crossbar. Impressive puck-outs, both long and short.

Rachael Hanniffy 8

Diligent, focused defender. Had a big job in containing last year’s hat-trick hero Amy O’Connor.

Róisín Black 8

Captain in more ways than one. Led by example and stuck close to Katrina Mackey.

Dervla Higgins 9

Excellent offering. Had to curb Orlaith Cahalane. Not many better markers in the country.

Annmarie Starr 8

In the thick of the action right till the last bell. An inspirational leader for the Tribeswomen.

Áine Keane 8

Delivered a pin-point free to Carrie Dolan for a point. Played with adventure.

Ciara Hickey 9

Made a splendid block just before half-time. Struck a gem of a point. Enjoyed a fine game.

Niamh Hanniffy 8

Showed her aerial ability. Made a valuable contribution in the engine room.

Niamh Kilkenny 8

A class act. Her control was top-class. Hit some precise passes.

Aoife Donohue 9

One of Galway’s best players. Never far from the action. Produced a tidy collection of points, including one of the best of the hour.

Niamh McPeake 8

High energy. Did so much work. Ran hard at the opposition.

Olwen Rabbitte 8

The essential team player. Had hands full marking Saoirse McCarthy. The daughter of Joe Rabbitte – Olwen has the same competitive nature.

Carrie Dolan 9

Such a pure striker of the sliotar. Impressed from the placed ball and also out the field.

Niamh Mallon 9

Always showed for the ball. And so good in possession. Highly skilled. Top-quality performance.

Ailish O’Reilly 9

Often came deep to help out the defence. Made and took scores. Her energy never dipped.

BENCH 7

Orlaith McGrath looked dangerous. Niamh Niland and Ally Hesnan didn’t come into the game until after the 60th minute.

Manager 8

Cathal Murray – Couldn’t have asked anymore from his players. Gameplan worked a treat.