Watch: Kylie Murphy scores last-minute Champions League winner for Wexford Youths against Linfield
It was a tale of Captain Fantastic for Kylie Murphy on Monday evening as she scored a last minute winner to give Wexford Youths Women a dramatic 3-2 win in the UEFA Women’s Champions League over Linfield Ladies.
Murphy was phenomenal for her side all afternoon and put her side in front after heading home a corner in the 12th minute.
Kylie Murphy with the opening goal for @YouthsWomen this afternoon in our 3-2 thriller in Belfast against @LinfieldLadiespic.twitter.com/dlx1eRqyPb
— Wexford Youths Women (@YouthsWomen) August 13, 2018
Things looked even better for Youths in the 20th minute as Rianna Jarrett doubled he sides advantage with another headed finish after a great pass by Nicola Sinnott.
Rianna Jarrett with @YouthsWomen second goal in our Champions League clash vs @LinfieldLadies this afternoon, super assist from Nicola Sinnott. pic.twitter.com/OIw8ab3ruv
— Wexford Youths Women (@YouthsWomen) August 13, 2018
Linfield managed to pull their first of two goals back in the 43rd minute as Megan Bell scored a free-kick for Linfield leaving Youths one goal in front going into half time.
Drama would decent down on Seaview in the remaining 5 minutes as Linfield managed to score the equaliser in the 92nd minute after Claire Timoney converted a Megan Bell free-kick via a goalmouth scramble.
The drama did not end there however and just a few minutes later Captain Murphy would score her sides third headed goal of the afternoon sending her side home to Wexford with the well-earned victory.
Kylie Murphy with the late late winner for @YouthsWomen as we return home with a much deserved win. pic.twitter.com/Ou29DIuAKG
— Wexford Youths Women (@YouthsWomen) August 13, 2018