Domino’s WSL National Cup Final

FloMAX Liffey Celtics v Killester
Domino’s WSL National Cup Final

https://youtu.be/Wx2GhykFJNA

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🏀 New Game Mentions & Statlines

🆕 Jan 18, 2026 — Domino’s WSL National Cup Final vs Killester

Destinee Bursch scored 15 points in the National Cup final, second‑highest for the Celtics behind Sorcha Tiernan’s 23. 

Context: Bursch was active offensively early and into the mid‑game, helping the Celtics build leads before Killester’s second‑half surge. Her scoring was noted as a key Celtic contribution despite the loss. 

Foul trouble late: Bursch picked up fouls in the closing minutes, which hampered her ability to influence the end‑game comeback.

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🎯 Clutch Moments & Contributions

In the Killester final narrative, Bursch provided back‑to‑back scores during a Celtic run that saw them lead 33–26 partway through the game before Killester rallied. 

Her offensive energy in that period was highlighted as a moment that kept Liffey competitive before the shift in momentum. 

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🩹 Injuries / Availability

No newly reported injuries aside from the foul trouble noted in the cup final affecting her late‑game availability. 

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🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Bursch’s playmaking has been spotlighted outside match box scores: one of her assists (a no‑look behind‑the‑back pass to Sorcha Tiernan) was selected among SportsVisio’s 2025 Play of the Year finalists — indicating league‑wide recognition of her creativity even if not a formal award yet. 

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📊 Season‑to‑Date Averages

No officially published season averages for Bursch this season have been reported in the recent news cycle. Averages from her college career are documented elsewhere but do not count as current league averages in Ireland. 

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📈 Mini Stat Log (New since Last Run)

Date Opponent Competition Result Destinee Bursch Stat Line

18 Jan 2026 Killester Domino’s WSL National Cup Final L 64–70 15 pts (other stats not published)

All information is extracted from newly published match reports this cycle. 

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