Watch: Gemma McGuinness stunner wins Avenir Sports All-Island Cup for Galway

Gemma McGuinness in action in the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup final against Cliftonvilleplaceholder image
Gemma McGuinness in action in the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup final against Cliftonville

Greencastle's Gemma McGuinness had a day to remember at the Showgrounds in Sligo in the colours of Galway United, when her deft chip proved to be the only goal of the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup final

Gemma McGuinness scored the only goal of the game as Galway United won the first-ever Avenir Sports All-Island Cup final.

The Greencastle native, who was also named Played of the Match in the 1-0 win over Cliftonville at The Showgrounds in Sligo, scored a neat chip in 11 minutes to take the trophy west.

McGuinness also scored the winning penalty in the semi-final, against Wexford Youths, in a 4-3 success following a 1-1 draw.

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