IT Sligo got off to a winning start at home in the Knocknarea Arena with a 2-1 victory over Inchicore College.
[1] Football Association of Ireland (2012) DCU clinch WSCAI National Futsal Cup [Internet] Available from: https://www.fai.ie/domestic/news/dcu-clinch-wscai-national-futsal-cup [Accessed 16 July 2021]
[2] IT Sligo (2012) IT Sligo lose to DCU in Futsal Final [Internet] Available from: https://www.itsligo.ie/it-sligo-lose-to-dcu-in-futsal-final/ [Accessed 16 July 2021]
Dublin City University defeated Inchicore College 4-1 to finish top of the Pool stage on Goal Difference from IT Sligo meaning they would meet Inchicore again in the Semi-Finals
[1] Football Association of Ireland (2012) DCU clinch WSCAI National Futsal Cup [Internet] Available from: https://www.fai.ie/domestic/news/dcu-clinch-wscai-national-futsal-cup [Accessed 16 July 2021]
[2] IT Sligo (2012) IT Sligo lose to DCU in Futsal Final [Internet] Available from: https://www.itsligo.ie/it-sligo-lose-to-dcu-in-futsal-final/ [Accessed 16 July 2021]
IT Sligo won 3-0 against UCC to finish in second place in the Pool stage meaning they would meet the Cork side again in the Semi-Finals.
[1] Football Association of Ireland (2012) DCU clinch WSCAI National Futsal Cup [Internet] Available from: https://www.fai.ie/domestic/news/dcu-clinch-wscai-national-futsal-cup [Accessed 16 July 2021]
[2] IT Sligo (2012) IT Sligo lose to DCU in Futsal Final [Internet] Available from: https://www.itsligo.ie/it-sligo-lose-to-dcu-in-futsal-final/ [Accessed 16 July 2021]
In a high-scoring encounter DCU defeated UCC 4-2 to go top of the Pool after one series.
[1] Football Association of Ireland (2012) DCU clinch WSCAI National Futsal Cup [Internet] Available from: https://www.fai.ie/domestic/news/dcu-clinch-wscai-national-futsal-cup [Accessed 16 July 2021]
[2] IT Sligo (2012) IT Sligo lose to DCU in Futsal Final [Internet] Available from: https://www.itsligo.ie/it-sligo-lose-to-dcu-in-futsal-final/ [Accessed 16 July 2021]
In a closer game than the Pool match between the two sides DCU defeated Inchicore College 2-0 to advance to the Final versus IT Sligo.
[1] Football Association of Ireland (2012) DCU clinch WSCAI National Futsal Cup [Internet] Available from: https://www.fai.ie/domestic/news/dcu-clinch-wscai-national-futsal-cup [Accessed 16 July 2021]
[2] IT Sligo (2012) IT Sligo lose to DCU in Futsal Final [Internet] Available from: https://www.itsligo.ie/it-sligo-lose-to-dcu-in-futsal-final/ [Accessed 16 July 2021]
With both teams undefeated and drawing their previous encounter it set up the prospect of a thrilling Final in what was a showcase Tournament for the rising talent of Ireland’s female Futsal players.
Rachel Graham’s snap shot gave DCU the lead after 3 minutes and captain Becky Walsh made it 2-0 two minutes later with a brilliant low strike. Excellent work by Aileen Gilroy set up a snap shot for Deirdre Doherty as IT Sligo hit right back on the 7th minute.
Sligo battled hard after the break for an equaliser but were eventually caught on the break as Cliodhna McHugh made it 3-1 after good set-up play by Amy Ryan.
[1] Football Association of Ireland (2012) DCU clinch WSCAI National Futsal Cup [Internet] Available from: https://www.fai.ie/domestic/news/dcu-clinch-wscai-national-futsal-cup [Accessed 16 July 2021]
[2] IT Sligo (2012) IT Sligo lose to DCU in Futsal Final [Internet] Available from: https://www.itsligo.ie/it-sligo-lose-to-dcu-in-futsal-final/ [Accessed 16 July 2021]