WATCH | TUS Midwest secure Lagan Cup final win over TU Dublin

TUS Midwest Limerick were victorious in yesterdays Yoplait Lagan Cup Final after a thrilling performance.

The Limerick College ran out 3-12 to 2-9 winners against TU Dublin in DCU to secure the Lagan Cup title.

8 March 2022; TUS Midwest captain Gráinne McKenna, centre, and team mates celebrate after the Yoplait LGFA Lagan Cup Final match between TUS Midwest, Limerick, and TU Dublin, at DCU Dóchas Éireann Astro Pitch in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile *** NO REPRODUCTION FEE ***

With a massive wind behind the backs of the Limerick side the girls in black were able to find a goal after just fourteen minutes putting the side a score up. Fantastic play from Iris Kennelly and Shannen O’Donovan saw the ball hit the back of the net.

Dublin were able to react with real composure hitting the back of the net just two minutes later through Niamh Walsh is not to be overlooked.

A second goal from Walsh had the capital outfit up by two at the interval.

Needing to find something that what inspire her team Kennelly was dragged down in the box giving her side a spot kick to retake the lead. Meg Brennan was able to slot this calmly into the bottom corner.

8 March 2022; TUS Midwest players celebrate after the Yoplait LGFA Lagan Cup Final match between TUS Midwest, Limerick, and TU Dublin, at DCU Dóchas Éireann Astro Pitch in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile *** NO REPRODUCTION FEE ***

The sides exchanged scores until the 48th minute when, player of the match, Kennelly capitalized on an error in the Dublin defence to pounce.

The Shannonsiders managed to push their lead out right up until the final whistle blew winning out by six points to capture the title.

Watch the game in full below.

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