Here are all of the results and match reports from this week’s Donegal Women’s League fixtures.
Donegal Inishowen Women’s Interleague Cup Quarter Final
Cockhill Celtic 1 – 5 Letterkenny Rovers
The first of the Interleague Cup Quarter Finals played last night in Celtic Park saw hosts Cockhill Celtic take on Letterkenny Rovers
This was the first time these two teams met for a competitive game, and certainty entertained the crowd.
With evenly exchanges for the first 15mins, Letterkenny Rovers were awarded a penalty for a hand ball which Ciara McGarvey converted.
Letterkenny Rovers started to pile on the pressure with Aoibheann Doherty and Sarah McCarron doing some great defensive work for Cockhill, with keeper Claire Doherty pulling off some fine saves. After some good movement and passing Sarah Robinson got onto a diagonal ball from Danielle McGinley at the back post to extend the lead for Rovers.
Orla Doherty was the engine in centre mid for Cockhill trying to set Tammi Kerr through on the Rovers goal however Lucy Canning and Erin Doherty in the centre defence for Rovers were on hand to cut out any danger for Rovers.
As Cockhill pushed to pull a goal back a through pass by Mia Devenney saw Danielle Hynd run through the middle to score.
Leah McCarron had a good effort saved by Amy Doherty in the Rovers net.
A long ball by Erin Doherty over the top of the Cockhill defence saw Ciara McGarvey race through and avoided the advancing keeper to make it 4-0 at half time to Rovers.
Cockhill started much better in the second half getting a goal back right at the start through Tammi Kerr.
The second half as all nerves of the encounter dissolved a lot of chances were created from both sides with Rovers Ciara McGarvey wrapping up the scoring with 10mins remaining.
Cockhill Goalscorer- Tammi Kerr
Letterkenny Rovers Goalscorers- Danielle Hynd, Sarah Robinson and Ciara McGarvey (3).
Seniors
Bonagee def. Raphoe
Bonagee welcomed Raphoe in the opening game of the league. Good overall team performance from Bonagee. Credit to Raphoe who battled hard the whole game.
Scorers: Caoimhe Heron, Clodagh Heron, Bronagh Gallagher, Siobhan Sweeney.
Under 12
MATCH REPORT
Group 1
Bonagee 0 – 4 Illistrin
A great battling performance tonight saw Illistrin come away with the win. The scoreline of 4 nil was very undeserving to a Bonagee side that hit the post and tested the excellent Illistrin keeper T Doherty on numerous occasions. The half time score of 1-0 was a reflection of the closeness between the teams. An impressive Ruth McGrenra popped up with her 2nd early in the second half. Bonagee lost two influential players through injury and the game began to open up. An unfortunate OG was the third after the Bonagee keeper did well to keep out the initial strike. As the game was drawing to a close Eabha Mc Kinney finished well after good teamwork. An exciting end to end game in an evening without rain. Amelia Gallagher was brave in goals. Alice Harvey along with Leah Cambell and Kayla Pyper constantly thwarted the Illistrin attack. The midfield trio of Leila Coyle and the young Millie O Donovan and Ava Price worked tirelessly. Bonagee were undoubtedly unlucky not to score. Eabha Gribben was a constant threat up front and tested the keeper on numerous occasions and she was well supported by Anna Mc Daid who was unlucky to see a strike hit the post. Cadhla Mc Veigh Abbie Clarke and Croia Lyne worked hard in the pursuit of goals.
Ballyraine Harps 1 – 0 Letterkenny Rovers
Ballyraine FC took victory over local rival Letterkenny Rovers by the narrowest of margins in a keenly contested game at Orchard Grove on Tuesday evening. With the sides evenly matched, Hanna Carty capped an excellent display with the only goal of the game when she reacted quickest to slot home the rebound, after her initial penalty was saved then came back off the crossbar. Rovers pressed hard for the equaliser but a solid Ballyraine rearguard kept them away team at bay, with fine performances by Cora Lannon at centre back and Holly Gordon in goal as Ballyraine recorded a third clean sheet in three games.
Group 2 and Group 6
Drumbar 0 – 4 Cappry
Drumbar B – Cappry B (Cappry B win)
Drumbar Utd U12 A & B sides welcomed Cappry Rovers A & B to Drumbar on a glorious evening for football.
Both Cappry sides came out on top of both games, with good wins.
The Drumbar v Cappry A game was a well contested game with Drumbar creating a good few opportunities to score, just was to be.
The B Game saw a well developed Cappry side come out with a good win, against a newly formed Drumbar utd u12 b side. Well done to all the teams on two very entertaining games.
Group 5
Kilmacrennan def. Swilly Rovers
A perfect night for football as Lurgy park hosted the u12 girls from neighbouring Ramelton and the 2 teams certainly didn’t disappoint the large crowd in attendance. After an evenly matched opening 10 minutes the home side made the breakthrough with striker Aoibhinn Hegarty continuing her fine streak in front of goal and minutes later she doubled the lead with another well taken goal. Hegarty then turned provider with a sublime pass to set up strike partner Caidhla Conlon to make it 3 and just before the half time whistle midfield dynamo Hayley Callaghan – Carter made it 4 for a goal her efforts fully deserved. Swilly kept battling away and were unlucky to have a goal ruled out for offside but Kilmacrennan added 2 more goals in the 2nd half courtesy of Hayley again and another goal from keeper turned striker Eimear Quinn to round off a good night for the lurgysiders.
Milford def. Mulroy
The game started very tight with chances at both ends, Mulroy grow into the game and took the lead through Alice Gibbons. The away team continued to press and got 2 more goals before the break. Milford started the game the brighter in the second half and created a few more chances before Alice danced her way through the defence to score her 4th goal of the match.
Milford pulled one back through Kacie Toye with a neat finish from close range. Alice got to more goals before Clodagh McVeigh completed the scoring to end the game
Group 6
Letterkenny Rovers 2 – 4 Ballyraine Utd
A hattrick by Eva O Toole raced Ballyraine into a 3-0 lead by half time. This didn’t phase the Rovers girls when they came out battling in the second half. Angel Abu pulled one back for Rovers, before Maisie Duffy extended the lead again for Ballraine, Chloe Strain wrapped up the scoring for Rovers. Great game with Sophie O Donnell and Kerri Wade shinning for Letterkenny and Eva O Toole and Aoife Sheridan excelling for Ballyraine.
Friendlies
Drumkeen 0 – 3 Dunfanghy
Very good match on Tuesday evening between Drumkeen and Dunfanaghy. The were well matched teams but unfortunately for Drumkeen, the home side just couldn’t get a goal in the end. It finished with Dunfanaghy winning 3-0, with McGinley scoring on 23 minutes, Black scoring on 27 and Gallagher scoring completing the scoring just at the beginning of the second half.
Letterbarrow 3 – 1 Convoy Arsenal
Letterbarrow u12 girls hosted Convoy Arsenal at Tymeen this evening. Letterbarrow started very strong with all departments working very hard and come in at half time 2-0. Convoy come out fighting and brought it back to 2-1. With both teams pushing for the next goal it was Letterbarrow who got it with some fantastic passing play to finish the game 3-1. A great match with both teams playing very well Goal scorers for the home side were Orla Maguire, Bláithnaid Leahy and Clodagh McCarthy. Sophia Kelly for Convoy.
Finn Valley 3-0 Donegal Town
On a great evening for football, this was a really tight match with both teams struggling to break through each others defence. Finn Valley finally got a break through with Islagh Patton getting on the scoresheet midway through the 1st half. The 2nd half was much the same with Niamh Mc Ginty making some great last ditch tackles to deny the visitors before Samara Mc Glinchey and then Aoife Mc laughlin, late on, with a great strike made it 3. Some super performances by both teams and a special mention to Meghan Mc Granaghan who had a great game on her debut in the blue and white.
Raphoe Town v Keadue (Keadue win)
Raphoe U12 girls hosted visitors Keadue to Drumineney. Keadue’s experience showed through but there was loads of great play from the young Raphoe team with some girls even playing for the first time. Keadue goals came from L.O’ Donnell, E.Gallagher, S.McGovern, A.McGee and J.Keys. Raphoe’s scorers were Emily Donnelly and Amanda Caldwell.
Lagan Harps 1 Glenree FC 2
The two teams treated the crowd to a really well contested game in Mc Connell Park. Glenree were well on top at the start and only good defending from Kelsie Mc Menamin, Thea Rodgers and Likora Kolsut Mc Daid plus some good saves from Ella Sharkey kept them at bay. They deservedly took the lead with a good finish from Eilis O’Connell. They continued to dominate with Erin Caldwell,Katie Mc Bride and Erin Coyle doing well. Lagan came in to the match as the half wore on with Katie Gildea giving us a good outlet on the right. Lagan had a few long range efforts from Emily Mc Mahon and Clodagh Kavanagh but Abbie Conor Faughnan dealt with them well. Lagan really upped our game in the second half with Emily Mc Mahon and Clodagh Kavanagh getting to grips in midfield. They equalised with a great freekick from Emily Mc Mahon. Emily and Ella Rose Hamlyn went close as Lagan pressed for a winner. Glenree finished strongly with Eilis O’Connell scoring a second and striking the crossbar. Ellie Rodgers had an effort go wide with Emily Mc Mahon almost grabbing an equaliser. A really entertaining game played in great spirit.
Under 16
Group 1
Letterkenny Rovers 1 – 4 Raphoe Town
Cliodhna Kelly opening the scoring for Raphoe after 8 mins when Rovers were unable to clear the ball in the box. Kayla McSorley extended the lead for Raphoe on 18mins. Rovers worked themselves back into the game and were awarded a penalty which Savanna Keys converted. With Rovers playing the game with 10 players due to Orla Moffitt having to be withdrawn after 10mins into the game, Rovers began to tire, having to defend deep, a clearance fell to Alicia Dominiski who shot high in over Caithlin’s head from 40 yards, a great goal with 10mins remaining. With 2mins to go, another long range shot by Cliodhna Kelly secured the victory for Raphoe. Fine performances by both teams with Lena Matwieji and Sorcha Keys excelling for Rovers and Cliodhna Kelly and Molly McGroarty excelling for Raphoe.
Lagan Harps 2 – 0 Ballyraine FC
Lagan picked up their first win of the season after a closely fought encounter in the Aura. Lagan edged the first half but found it hard to get shots away against a solid Ballyraine defence. The breakthrough came on thirty minutes when Siobhan Curran finished well after a scramble in the area. Ballyraine went close from a couple of corners. Sarah O’ Keeney and Clodagh Patton created some danger for them but Ciara Cullen dealt with any shots. The second half was evenly balanced but defences were still on top. Lagan got the vital second when Sinead Mc Loughlin was sent clear and shot to the top corner. Ballyraine went close on a couple of occasions near the end but Lagan held on for the win.
Group 2
Finn Valley 2 – 0 Cappry Rovers
Played on a chilly but glorious Spring evening at the Valley Centre. Finn Valley welcomed local neighbours Cappry Rovers to the Valley Centre for this eagerly awaited fixture. Both teams took a while to settle into the fixture. Scrappy exchanges by both teams meant that the Valley girls couldn’t get a hold of the game.
Valley girls were the first to settle and from a resulting corner went ahead through Brooke Byrne. The opening goal appeared to settle the Valley girls as a lot of good play was held inside the Cappry half but failing to convert the chances created, with some good defending a bit of frustration for the home side before half time. Cappry Rovers came out in the second half with more intent and their first attempt on goal was from a resulting free kick from twenty five yards which was easily dealt with by the Valley keeper. Valley got to grips with the game and again dominated play and created chances to go further ahead but failing to capitalise, ensured Cappry were still in the contest. Valley added the second goal midway through the last quarter when Aisling O’Donnell was put through and coolly slotted the ball beyond the unlucky Cappry keeper. With time running out, Valley were able to see out the game and the bragging rights in the local derby going to the Stranorlar club . A very entertaining game and credit to the two clubs for making it so.
Group 3
Gweedore United 3-2 Milford United
This game played in perfect conditions at Pobalscoil Gaoth Dobhair saw Gweedore United collect all three points in a tight battle with Milford United. Gweedore started brightest and were awarded a penalty in the 6th minute after a foul on Lilly Rodgers, Kaitlin Coyle stepped up and dispatched the penalty into the top corner, Gweedore had another couple opportunities to double their lead but the Milford keeper did well on each occassion. Milford then began to play some nice football and were rewarded following a nice through ball which was well finished past the Gweedore keeper to leave the score 1-1 at Half Time.
Milford started the second half well and went 2-1 up in the 48th Minute after a great strike from the edge of the box into the top corner of the net giving the gweedore keeper no chance. The match was evenly contested at this stage with both teams playing some nice football but it was Gweedore who got the next goal on 54 mins when Brianna Ferry scored from 25 yards to make it 2-2 with 15 minutes to play. Gweedore then took the lead on 80mins after a scramble in the Milford penalty area, Ciara McFadden squared the ball to Lilly Rodgers who slotted past the on-rushing Milford Keeper to put Gweedore 3-2 up in injury time. Milford then pushed for an equaliser but the Gweedore defence stood firm excellently marshalled by Eva Diver. An excellent display of football from both sides. Referee: Kyron Glennon
Mulroy Academy 1 – 0 Keadue Rovers
In perfect conditions for an evening of football it was Mulroy Academy u16 girls who took all three points on a closely contested match. In the opening 15 minutes both teams were settling into the game with half chances at either end of the pitch but with good work from Amy McAteer she passed a through ball to the oncoming run of Erin Carlin who managed to slip by the defender and set Úna Sweeney up with the only goal of the game. Keadue found it difficult to break down the Mulroy defence with Kaycie Gallagher and Ava McGettigan providing solid coverage to the back line.
The second half provided plenty entertainment for the supporters with end to end football with Keadue pressing high and Mulroy’s fast breaks but neither team found the back of the net.
Under 14
Group 1
Bonagee 4 – 1 Lagan Harps
After a week’s break the U14 Donegal Women’s league was back. Lagan Harps made the short journey up to Dry Arch Park to face Bonagee United on a sunny Friday evening. Both teams came flying out of the gates but it was Bonagee who took the lead through Tara McDaid who met Ellen Temple’s cross at the back post. Seven minutes later Tara McDaid popped up at the back post again to double Bonagee’s lead.
Not long after half-time a Lagan kick out fell to Ellen Temple who made no mistake in front of goal. Bonagee continued to press but Cara Mcfadden and Clodagh Kavanagh kept the Lagan defence strong. Lagan never gave up with Amy Lateef and Sinead McLaughlin impressing for Lagan in midfield which was contested well by Bonagee’s Isla Larkin and Ava Harkin throughout the game. Bonagee added a fourth through Ellen Temple midway through the second half. Lagan continued to press the Bonagee defence with a long free kick into the box but the Bonagee defence of Lily Grace Harvey, Cari Callaghan McElwaine, Kayla Watson, Ella Doherty and Shannon Sibbald stood strong.
Late on in the game the Bonagee defence was beaten when Sinead McLaughlin’s initial shot was blocked but she was the first to react pulling one back for Lagan. The game finished 4-1 to Bonagee but Lagan never stopped pushing throughout the entire game.
Ballyraine 4 – 3 Letterkenny Rovers
This game certainly had everything last night, great goals, unbelievable saves by both keepers Aine McDaid and Caitlin McBrearty and a nail biting finish.
Savanna Keys opened the scoring after a through ball by Aisling McGinley on 15mins. A quick corner by Ballyraine saw Finley Doherty levelled the game on 29mins. Aisling McGinley went on a solo run and put rovers ahead on stroke of half time.
Grace McGlynn level the game on 49mins. Rovers were awarded a penalty after the Ballyraine defender stopped Aoibhlinn McLaughin’s header going into the net, unfortunately Rovers were unable to capitalise on the penalty. Finley Doherty put Ballyraine ahead on 55mins. Savanna Keys levelled the game for Rovers on 60mins. Ballyraine were awarded a penalty for hand ball just inside of box with Grace McGlynn converted.
Excellent performance from both teams with Aine McDaid and Aoife Kenna excelling for Ballyraine, and Caitlin McBreaty and Clara Peoples excelling for Rovers.
Donegal Town U14 B1 – 3 Raphoe Town
Well done to both teams on a great game of football. It was an evenly contested game, with great displays of football and great spirit showed by both sides. However, Raphoe won 3 1, with goals by Lily Rose Doherty, Eva Kelly, Brooke Johnston and Sophie Gillespie scored for Donegal Town. Thanks to Raphoe Town for a great game.
Group 2
Cappry Rovers 0 – 4 Finn Valley
In great conditions a very competitive match was played in Cappry Riverside Park on Friday night. The visitors Finn Valley started off the brightest and took a deserved two nil lead after only 10 minutes with goals from Caoimhe Sleigh and Ella Udoku. Finn Valley Kept piling on the pressure but the cappry defence and keeper stood firm. There were very little chances for cappry in the first half.
In the second half both teams battled hard and Finn Valley had a few half chances to extend their lead but the cappry girls once again stood firm at the back. With the game going into the final stages Finn Valley added two super goals in the last few minutes from Brooke Byrne, Goals that Messi would have been proud of. Well done Finn valley who had Kyra Gavigan and Brooke Byrne as stand out players. Cappry battled well with 5/6 u12 players stepping up for their first games at u14 level and they battled bravely. Well done both teams on fantastic advertisement for ladies football in the Twin Towns. Many thanks to Referee John Duffy who had a quiet evening.
Group 3
Glenea 2 – 0 Gweedore Celtic
The away team started well with Síofra Campbell putting pressure on Glenea’s back line but Aoife Meehan covered well making a few great saves. Glenea went on the attack on a number of occasions with Aine Mangan and Shauna Doohan working well. Lucy Doohan came close a number of times but Gweedore defended well with Niamh Ferry and Elise McFadden putting in a great shift. The break came ten minutes into the second half when Shauna’s strike flew into the top corner. Not long after that it was 2-0 to Glenea with Shauna working her magic again. Molly Friel came close on the last minute of the game but unfortunately the ball went an inch two high. Super performance by all the players tonight. Glenea’s best on the night were Shauna and Lucy Doohan.
Group 4
Swilly Rovers 1 – 1 Glenree
Swilly Rovers FC U14 girls took on Glenree Utd FC U14 at Swilly Park this evening in lovely sunshine. A good crowd was treated to an evenly contested and end to end match. Both teams had chances however it was Swilly who capitalised first with a nicely taken goal from Emma Naughton. Glenree to their credit kept on fighting and deservedly got a goal back after applying good pressure in the middle of the park and winning a corner. Swilly failed to clear successfully and Sophie Elliot took her chance. Glenree, with their tails up now, weathered up the pressure and got their second as Sophie O’Neill was quickest to the ball from a kickout and didn’t scorn her opportunity. Second half was againnevenly contested with Swilly seeing longer spells on the ball as they searched for their equaliser. Not all Swilly however as Glenree had a good shout for a penalty denied. Swilly kept at it and a few through balls were managed by the Glenree goalie and in the last minute a great effort from Ava Greer went narrowly wide. Not to be for Swilly this time with Glenree coming out on top. Thanks to JJ and the Glenree crew for a good game and to Con McLaughlin for officiating.
Kilmacrennan 0 – 2 Mulroy Academy
This was a tight and at times tetchy match between the teams not helped by the similarity in jersey colour between both teams. Mulroy took the lead on the 36th minute when Cara Gibbons wearing number 13 pounced from an advanced forward position. Kilmacrennan kept plugging away and had plenty of possession but Mulroy were more efficient in their passing and their midfield smothered the Kilmac attack. Mulroy went 2 up when their number 5 Amy McAteer tucked away the goal from close range. Kilmacrennan will be disappointed with their display and Mulroy will be delighted that their tenacious efforts paid off and they took home the points and kept a clean sheet.
Illistrin 2 – 2 Milford
Ria Hardiman opened the scoring for Milford on 6 minutes, followed by Aoise Lenihan for Illistrin on 10 minutes. Ella Brennan put Illistrin in front at 16mins but Milford came back to level the game with a goal from Leann Gordon on 56 minutes.
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