Underdogs, Breakthroughs & Backroom Blueprints
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This week, @breifneearley and @aaron_c91 dig into a weekend of drama in the LOI Women’s Premier Division — with underdogs fighting hard, rising stars emerging, and a shake-up coming at underage and second-tier level.
⚽ Weekend Results Round-Up
Waterford FC 1–2 Wexford FC
A stunning Ellen Molloy strike helps Wexford edge the South East Derby in a tense affair.
Shelbourne 2–0 Treaty United
Shels controlled the game but were made to work for their goals against a stubborn Treaty side.
Galway United 5–0 Cork City
Ceola Bergin was at the double as Galway tore through Cork in a dominant display Aoibheann Costello hitting 8 assists in her last three games.
Peamount United 4–1 Sligo Rovers
Sligo took the lead, but Peamount roared back with four unanswered — ruthless finishing proving the difference.
Shamrock Rovers 2–2 Bohemians
The Hoops led 2–0 but couldn’t hold off an impressive Bohemians comeback, who continue their upward momentum.
Athlone Town 3–1 DLR Waves
It took something special to beat Eve Badana’s inspired goalkeeping, but Athlone finally got over the line.
🧤 Also on the Show
A new U19/U23/Second Tier structure for the LOI Women’s League is in development — what will it look like, and what does it mean for clubs and pathways?
We shine a light on goal-line drama, offside controversies, youth breakthroughs and some goalkeeping masterclasses from this weekend.
🎧 Listen now at:
👉 finalwhistle.ie/soccer/loi-women-podcast-s5e30