Edinburgh Ladies FC v FC Kilmarnock Ladies - Premier League Cup Semi Final - Sunday 22nd. October 2006

A very entertaining game was enjoyed at Newburgh today between ELFC and Kilmarnock.

Edinburgh knocked out Premier League Cup holders Kilmarnock 3-1 to set up an exciting all Lothian final against Hibernian at Broadwood on Saturday, November 18 with a 2pm kick-off.

“We’re absolutely delighted,” said Edinburgh boss Carson Ralton, “but it was a game of two halves. Kilmarnock were the better side in the first-half.”

After an own goal gave Killie the lead, Siobhan Rooney equalised just before half-time.
Edinburgh raised their game in the second-half and went ahead through Tricia McLaughlin, before Leanne Crichton made it 3-1.

                                                                   

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Both teams, Edinburgh and Hibernian, who play in the Thompson Solicitors Premier League have called for their local community to support them in the final.

Tickets for the final are available on the day, with a £3.00 admission for adults and £1.00 for kids.

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Edinburgh Ladies v Kilmarnock - Premier League Cup Semi Final - Sunday 22nd. October 2006

Pre Match Press Comments :-

Kilmarnock may be the Premier League Cup holders but semi-final opponents Edinburgh don’t feel like underdogs. They’ve already beaten Killie 2-1 in the Thompsons Solicitors Premier League and Edinburgh boss Carson Ralton believes his young side are capable of a win.

“It will be a hard game.” he admits. “There wasn’t much between us in that league game and I don’t expect there will be much in it tomorrow (Sun) either. It’s true we will be seen as the underdogs, as Kilmarnock have been here before and they have an experienced side. We’re the opposite. This is a big game for many of our players so we’ve been working to keep their feet on the ground. But we’ve been training well and many of the team are playing for their places. I’m confident that, if we produce a good performance, we can win.”