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.