Wexford Youths completed their quest for a treble today with a 1-0 victory over Peamount United in the FAI Women’s Cup final at the Aviva Stadium, but it was the ending that will have the runners-up with cause for frustration.
Katrina Parrock's expertly converted first-half goal after a slick touch and twist proved decisive. Quick reactions allowed the Wexford star to control a flicked on header before dispatching past Naoisha McAloon.
However, referee Vicki McEnery twice decided against a strong penalty claim for James O'Callaghan's side.
Big penalty shout for Peamount right on half-time. Not given. https://t.co/zcQelHjRJz #RTEsoccer pic.twitter.com/4eauN4FGjo
— Soccer Republic (@SoccRepublic) November 4, 2018
Drama at the death! Should Peamount have had a penalty?? It wasn't given. Wexford Youths survive and they lift the FAI Cup https://t.co/zcQelHjRJz#RTEsoccerpic.twitter.com/tsSfEbnRS5
— Soccer Republic (@SoccRepublic) November 4, 2018
Speaking to RTE after the game, a disappointed O'Callaghan felt aggrieved at the decisions: "There is a couple of decisions that could have gone our way that would have made a big difference in the game. We probably just didn't have the luck on the day. I thought it was two blatant penos."
Amber Barrett was similarly irked by the call.
I did think it was a penalty. I did ask the referee after and she said it was shoulder to shoulder, I don't know unless my shoulder has moved I don't think it was shoulder to shoulder.
Katrina Parrock was deservedly awarded play of the match to complete a stunning year for player and club.
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