The Só Hotels women’s FAI Cup final saw two of the best sides in the country battle it out at the Aviva stadium.

League champions Peamount United took on defending FAI Cup champions Wexford Youths.

Tom Elmes’ side got off to a flying start as Lauren Kelly put youths in front after three minutes with a neat finish.

Both sides played fast-flowing football, but it was Peamount United who struck next.

Karen Duggan created a yard of space for herself on the edge of the 18-yard line before drilling a shot into the top corner.

Wexford hit back almost immediately as they worked an opening from the restart with Kelly grabbing her second.

She received the ball just inside box before curling a shot beautifully into the top corner to restore their lead.

Peamount came close to equalising for a second time when Aine O’Gorman hit the cross bar on the stroke of half-time.

Peamount did manage to draw level seven minutes into the second half when Eleanor Ryan-Doyle’s shot from distance caught Ciamh Dolland out.

The goals were raining down at the national stadium as Republic of Ireland international Rianna Jarrett set up Kylie Murphy to slot home.

And in the end, that was the difference-maker as Wexford marked their third Women’s FAI Cup final win.
