WNL Cup: Castlebar Celtic 3 - 1 Peamount United
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CASTLEBAR Celtic reached their third cup final in a row with an impressive 3-1 victory over holders Peamount United in Celtic Park on Sunday.
An in-form Emma Hansberry was directly involved in all three of her side’s goals. It was Hansberry's 12th minute corner which was met fantastically by the head of Aisling Egan and directed past Peas goalkeeper Monica McGuirk to give the hosts a 1-0 lead.
Stephanie Roche drew Peamount level from the penalty spot in the 36th minute, sending Celtic goalkeeper Rachel King diving the wrong way.
The hosts regained their lead three minutes before the break with a fine goal from Hansberry. The midfielder was teed up perfectly on the edge of the box by Emma Mullin, and she sent the ball flying into the top right corner of the net through a packed penalty area.
Castlebar furthered their advantage in the second half when a Emma Hansberry corner was palmed into her own net by Peamount keeper Monica McGuirk.
The women from the west saw the game out brilliantly and maintained their two goal lead until the final whistle.
The final will take place on May 18 at a venue to be confirmed.
