1-0 lead courtesy of an own goal, brought about due to strong pressure from midfielder Capt Laura Keane. This lead was stretched to two by a fine goal, well taken by Pte Shelly Kehoe. This was quickly followed by another goal from striker Pte Paula Spillane. How- ever, this lead was soon back to two after a penalty awarded to the Spanish was well-taken and man- aged to make it past keeper Pte Natalie O'Sullivan. In the final minutes of the game there was strong
maintaining a strong defensive posture up to the half- way point, at which point the game was still scoreless. Moments into the second half the Irish went in to a
Spanish pressure that resulted in another goal. How- ever, that was the end of the comeback and the final score was 3-2 to the Irish ladies. After the match we were treated to a fantastic
reception, which topped off a truly memorable oc- casion. This was a very sweet victory for the ladies of 105 Infantry Battalion, particularly as it had been contested so fiercely by a much respected Span Batt side. Who knows, maybe this might be a good omen for the upcoming match between the two countries in EURO 2012!
Pte Shelly Kehoe advances
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Capt Claire Spelman and Pte Paula Spillane start the game off
Post match greetings Capt Laure Keane celebrates an Irish Batt goal
Irish Batt and Span Batt Ladies Soccer
Pte Natalie O'Sullivan in goal, with Cpl Lisa Walsh and Pte Shelley Kehoe defending a corner
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