Killester/Donnycarney 2 vs 0 granada

Killester/Donnycarney hosted Granada at the Sportslink Complex, Swords Rd, Santry, Co. Dublin on 8 February 2026, with kick-off at 3:15pm in a league home fixture. The match ended 2-0 in favour of Killester/Donnycarney after a disciplined display and two well-taken goals from striker Tori Dempsey.

The home side lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming to control the midfield and utilise width in attack. Anna Cowap started in goal, protected by a back four consisting of Ava O’Brien at right back, Aoife Canty and Lucy Whelan as central defenders, and Ella Duffy on the left. In midfield, Keelin Higgins and Ruby Dunwoody operated as the two central midfielders tasked with breaking up play and distributing the ball forward. Ahead of them, the attacking trio featured Jessica Baker on the right, Leah McGregor in the central attacking midfield role, and Ellie Omahoney on the left, all supporting lone striker Tori Dempsey. This setup was designed to provide both defensive solidity and attacking creativity.

The first half was a cautious affair with both sides probing but unable to find a breakthrough before the interval. Killester/Donnycarney maintained a solid defensive shape, restricting Granada’s chances and patiently building attacks through midfield.

Shortly after the restart, the deadlock was broken in spectacular fashion. In the 50th minute, Dempsey stepped up to take a direct free-kick from outside the box and expertly curled a right-footed shot beyond the Granada goalkeeper, giving the hosts a deserved lead. This goal injected confidence into Killester/Donnycarney and forced Granada to push forward in search of an equaliser.

As the match progressed, Killester/Donnycarney continued to press and create opportunities. Their efforts were rewarded in the 70th minute when Dempsey doubled the advantage. After receiving the ball inside the box, she cleverly assisted herself before slotting home from close range, sealing the victory with a composed finish.

Throughout the match, the defensive unit remained resolute, with Cowap commanding her area and the back four effectively nullifying Granada’s attacking threats. The midfield duo of Higgins and Dunwoody provided crucial cover and linked play efficiently, while the attacking midfielders supported Dempsey well, creating space and chances.

Killester/Donnycarney’s tactical discipline and clinical finishing proved decisive in securing all three points in this league encounter. The victory lifts them confidently as they look ahead to their next fixtures, buoyed by Dempsey’s impressive performance and the team’s collective effort.

Suns used on the day Ella d came off in the 60th minute ava switched to lb and evie goodson came in at about.

Caroline Gallagher came in for Jessica Baker.

Angela sherlock came in for leah .

We then switched to a 4-4-2 .

Last 15 mins jj and leah came back in for tori and ellie and we then switched to 4-5-1 to finish out the game .