Donegal Junior League
Reports
Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division
Kildrum Tigers 1 Cappry Rovers 0
Kildrum Tigers got their first victory of the season after a hard fought win over a resilient Cappry side. Both teams had a few chances in a fiery encounter but all to no avail. On 83minutes Darren O’ Leary turned the ball into his own net after substitute Gareth Colhoun played a wonderful ball across the six yard box. Great battling performances from both teams.
Drumoghill F.C. 5 Lifford Celtic 3
This was a game that was littered with errors and could really have went anyway but Drumoghill’s late rally eventually saw them claim all three points. Chris Malseed, Richie Moore and Terence Shields all scored in the final quarter of the game to secure the points after Cian Patton had but the visitors 3-2 ahead on 62minutes. Patton’s goal was deserved as the visitors started the second half in the ascendency. They had battled back from 2-1 down to leave the score 2-2 at the interval with both Lifford goals coming from James Connolly. Terence Shields and Richie Moore had also scored during the first half to put their side ahead after Connolly’s first goal had given Lifford the lead. The pendulum continued to swing in the 2nd half and both teams will reflect on defensive chaos as the goals continued to flow. Drumoghill will be relieved to have secured the points from what was an entertaining fixture.
Referee Paddy Martin.
Milford United 2 Cranford United 1
Milford came out on top in their local Derby with Cranford. Milford got a dream start after two minutes when Mark Flood headed home a brilliant free kick delivery from Gary
Merritt. Cranford fought back and levelled on 15 minutes when Kyle Black got on the end of an Arthur Lynch through ball to slot home. Milford began the second half at a much higher tempo and got the all-important winner on 60 minutes when a Gary Merritt free kick was deflected into the net off Ryan Mc Gonigle’s leg. Cranford fought hard to get back into it and had a couple of half chances but with Paul Nash outstanding in midfield Milford claimed the points. Referee: Paddy Melaugh.
Glenea United 1 Rathmullan Celtic 2
Rathmullan started strongly and had the home defence under pressure on a couple of occasions. They finally opened the scoring on 20 minutes when Kevin McGrath picked up a loose ball and fired home from the edge of the box. Rathmullan extended their lead on 25 minutes when Ryan Connolly headed home a free-kick. As the half progressed Glenea came more into the game and began to create a couple chances. They pulled a goal back on 35 minutes, when after good interplay between Ryan McFadden and Gavin Mc Glanaghey, Mc Glanaghey drilled the ball home from 15 yards. In the 2nd half it was the home side that took the initiative and started to put Rathmullan under pressure but they could not find the elusive equaliser. Best for Glena were Darren Duggan and Gavin Mc Glanaghey while Kieran Gorman and Marty McDaid were best for Rathmullan. Referee: Joe McHugh.
Watson Hire Division One
Lagan Harps 1 Keadue Rovers 4
In a match changed to Rathmullan Keadue emerged worthy winners. They took the lead on three minutes when Lagan failed to deal with a corner and Ryan Greene got the final touch. Lagan failed to heed the warning and Keadue almost increased their lead when from another corner Sean Bonner headed narrowly wide. Lagan went close on fifteen minutes when Stephen O’Donnell headed against the bar with Ronan Lennon firing the rebound over. Lagan had plenty of possession but Keadue threatened every time they got forward. They increased their lead on thirty eight minutes. Lagan cleared a corner but when the ball was crossed in again Michael Toner saved from Adrian Hanlon but Sean Sharkey followed up to score. Lagan went close on forty minutes when Darren Doran struck the post. Keadue almost increased their lead at the start of the second half but Michael Toner saved well from Sean Sharkey. Lagan huffed and puffed but Keadue with Hugh Boyle and Corey Gallagher outstanding in the centre of the defence held firm. They scored the third when a quickly taken free led to Sean Sharkey crossing for Sean Bonner to score. Lagan pulled a goal back when they were awarded a penalty on sixty eight minutes. Stephen O’Donnell scored from the spot. Keadue missed a great chance to make it four minutes when after Adrian Hanlon rounded the keeper he struck the post. Hanlon made up for this on eighty five minutes when he seized on another error to fire home. Keadue proved worthy winners with Adrian Hanlon, Hugh Boyle and Sean Sharkey particularly outstanding. For Lagan it was a bad day at the office with nobody standing out. Referee: Kevin Logue.
Copany Rovers 2 Curragh Athletic 4
Curragh dominated the early exchanges but it took both teams thirty minutes to really get into their stride with neither team being able to create decent chances. Neil Lloyd opened the scoring with a well taken individual goal on forty one minutes to get the home team in front. On forty four minutes the ever dangerous David Graham latched onto a long clearance and side footed past the helpless O’ Brien to level the match. Curragh went in front again when Denim Roan finished off a great move and cross from Dan O’ Brien. Copany were then awarded a penalty on fifty one minutes which David Graham converted at the second attempt. On fifty four minutes Dan O’ Brien took an inch perfect pass from Neil Lloyd and slid the ball home and then on sixty seven minutes Calvin Bradley fired home and unstoppable free kick to give Curragh three vital points. Best for Copany were Stephen Doherty, David Graham and Darrell Brogan. Best for Curragh were Neil Lloyd, Calvin Bradley and Liam Mc Gill. Referee: John Coyle
Whitestrand United 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic 3
Whitestrand United took on Kilmacrennan Celtic in an evenly contested league match today. Kilmacrennan started the stronger and they had an effort which narrowly went over the bar. Kevin Mc Carry had the first effort for the Strand which was saved by the Kilmacrennan keeper. Kilmacrennan were on top but Whitestrand were dealing with the pressure. Kilmacrennan had a strong penalty shout which the referee deemed to be outside the area but a hotly contested first half ended on even terms.
Whitestrand came into the second half better and Philip Hegarty had a good effort on goal. The first goal of the game came when Kevin Mc Carry done great work and got the ball in and it was headed home by James Gallagher. James Gallagher had another effort which was saved by the keeper. Kilmacrennan went up the pitch and there was a goalmouth scramble which was eventually headed home by Ryan Shields. Both teams kept trying for the winning goal but the game ended up being a draw. Best for Whitestrand was Paddy Sheridan
CT Ball Division Two
Dunlewey Celtic 2 Glenree United 1
The home side got off to a good start when the skilful Ciaran Mc Geady won a free-kick on the edge of the box and Christy Cannon curled it home to put the Dunlewey one up. Mc Geady caused Glenree problems again when he beat two defenders to go clean through with only the keeper to beat but was hauled down by the Glenree keeper who left the referee with no option but to send him off. The second half got underway with Glenree pushing hard for the equaliser. Hugo Diver pulled off a few good saves to keep them out. The away side finally got their reward when Willie McLaughlin scored after good work down the wing. Liam Mc Mullen smashed home a unstoppable shot from 30 yards to keep the points at Glentornan Park. Both sides had chances late on but it remained 2-1 and a good victory for the home side.
Best for Dunlewey were Ciaran Mc Geady, John Cannon and Hugo Diver. Team performance from Glenree
Letterbarrow Celtic 0 Ballybofey United 1
On a lovely afternoon in Tymeen Ballybofey scored the only goal of the game in the eighty ninth minute to secure all three points. The first half was a cagey affair with some strong tackling and good defending from both sides. Kevin Mc Brearty had the first chance of the game when one on one with the keeper but his flicked effort went just wide. Conor O’Brien went close on forty minutes but was denied by an excellent tackle from Declan Gallagher. The second half opened up with a number of chances falling to each side. Letterbarrow were unfortunate to play the last 25 minutes with 10 men due to injuries. With the extra man advantage Ballybofey pushed hard and were rewarded in the dying moments when Conor O’Brien flashed home a header after a good break from Ballybofey. John Kenny and James Mc Groary were best for Letterbarrow.
Ulster Junior Cup
Raphoe Town 1 Gweedore Celtic 2
Raphoe Town welcomed Premier Division side Gweedore Celtic to the Deele College Grounds on a fantastic day for football. Raphoe started this game well and were cutting Gweedore open at every opportunity with Christy Bogle and Jamie Gallagher to the fore. Raphoe opened the scoring in the 30th minute when Reece Laird finished fantastically after the keeper made a great save from Jamie Gallagher. Gweedore were dangerous on the break with Diver and Mac Niallais coming more into the game. Gweedore levelled in the 65th minute with a great header from a free kick. Gweedore won it in the 80th minute when a long throw came off a Raphoe player and dropped over Paul Carberry into the Raphoe net. Diver and Mac Niallais for Gweedore and Bogle with Gallagher were the best on the day.
Ulster Junior Shield
Bonagee United 4 Orchard F.C. 2
The home side started best and had four good chances early on. Orchard took the lead on twenty five minutes when the ball was crossed into the box from the left and struck a Bonagee defender and flew into the net. Bonagee levelled the match on thirty minutes when Peter Mc Namee ran onto a through ball and beat the keeper from just inside the box. Bonagee got their second on forty three minutes when a Mc Namee cross from the left was headed home from ten yards by Aiden Mc Laughlin. Frankie Mc Brearty made it three on fifty three minutes from the penalty spot after a foul in the box. Niall Bonner and Micheal Doherty for the visitors were giving the home defence a few problems and Duffy in the home goal had to make a few good saves. Bonagee got their fourth on the hour when Mc Namee broke down the right and crossed to Ashmore who rounded the keeper and shot home from ten yards. Joe Mc Carron came close for the visitors on sixty five minutes only to see his shot go wide of the post. Eddie Mc Laughlin got Orchard’s second on seventy minutes. Mc Laughlin came close five minute later only to see his header from ten yards hit the crossbar and bounce into the keeper’s arms. Team effort by both sides.
Old Orchard Saturday Division One
Arranmore United 3 Erne Wanderers 2
Erne Wanderers hosted Arranmore United on Saturday in a reversed fixture. An understrength hosts never got going and the visitors took full advantage and took the lead midway through the first half when Chris Mc Glanaghey sneaked in at the near post to convert a cross from Daniel O’ Donnell. Erne scored 10 minutes into the second half when a long kick-out from O’ Brien sailed over the Arranmore defence and Michael Ward nodded over the outrushing keeper. At this stage Erne should have taken control of the game but a calamitous error in the backline allowed Daniel O’ Donnell to tap into an empty net on 63 minutes. Erne again got back on terms when Diarmuid Slevin rose unmarked at the back post to nod home Alan Russell’s corner with 20 minutes remaining. Arranmore then got a free out on the left and the cross was missed by all the Wanderers players and Thuski was on hand to score the winner. Referee: Andrew Mullin
St. Catherines Reserves 2 Glencar Celtic 3
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Donegal Town Reserves 4 Castlefin Celtic Reserves 5
This nine goal thriller was played in beautiful conditions on the Hospital Field, Donegal Town. Donegal opened the scoring after ten minutes. Ryan Hegarty’s cross was headed into the bottom corner of the Castlefin net by David Bustard. Donegal weren’t ahead for long as Castlefin were awarded a penalty. J.P. Malley made no mistake from the spot firing the ball low into the bottom corner. Castlefin found themselves with a three goal lead going in at half time. Goals coming from J.P Malley and two from James Mc Menamin. Donegal came out in the second half and worked hard to try get back into the game. They were soon rewarded for the effort when Gary Harron was awarded a penalty for a late tackle inside the box. Ciaran O’Reilly held his nerve and coolly dispatched the ball into the bottom corner. Barry Farragher then fired the ball into the Castlefin net from the back post after a poorly defended corner. Donegal now only trailing by one looked good for a few more goals but their hopes of an equaliser where dashed when Johnny Devine scored a fifth for Castlefin. Devine was quickest to react to a loose ball in the Donegal box following a corner and he volleyed the ball into the net. Donegal substitute Daniel McHugh capitalised on a mistake by the Castlefin goalkeeper. McHugh rolled the ball over the line from inside the six yard box. The game finished 5-4 to Castlefin. Castlefin’s J.P. Malley was the difference between the sides, Malley tallied up 2 goals and 2 assists in a hugely entertaining game of football.
Glenea United Reserves 3 Fintown Harps AFC 3
In excellent conditions for football it was the home team that completed a dramatic comeback to salvage a point. Glenea started well and took the lead on 5 minutes when Aodhan Ferry headed home a corner. The home side continued to dominate the 1st half and came close a number of occasions to increasing their lead. As the half progressed Fintown came more into the game but were finding it hard to create any clear cut chances. In the 2nd half Glenea once more started well but failed to take advantage of the chances that were coming their way and were made to pay on 68 minutes when Dara Gallagher was played through and he slipped the ball home. Fintown extended their lead on 70 minutes when Aaron Boyle headed home from a corner. Fintown got their third goal on 75 minutes when Aaron Thompson got clear of the home defence and chipped the ball into the net. Glenea pulled a goal back on 87 minutes when Shane Coll scored direct from a free-kick. Glenea completed their comeback in the final minute when Edward Muldowney’s through ball found Aodhan Ferry in the box and he fired home the equaliser. Best for Glenea were Michael Mc Clafferty, Ryan Lafferty and Aodhan Ferry, while Aron Thompson was best the visitors. Referee: Barry Hunter.
Glencar Inn Saturday Division Two
Drumoghill F.C. Reserves 4 Drumbar F.C. 2
Drumoghill’s Shay Mc Daid opened the scoring after only ten minutes when he latched onto a Johnny Mc Gee through ball. The lead was short lived as Drumbar equalised five minutes later when Gavin Bennett scored. Drumoghill where back in front on thirty minutes when Mc Daid and Ethan Mc Creedy linked up well to send Mc Daid through for his second of the day. Mc Creedy was again involved in Drumoghill’s third when he sent Jason Flood through on goal and the young midfielder made no mistake with a fine shot. Mc Daid rounded off his hat-trick on the hour mark when he cooly chipped the keeper from 18 yards Drumbar never gave in and got their 2nd through a penalty from Daniel Bennett.
Keadue Rovers Reserves 6 Curragh Athletic Reserves 0
Keadue Rovers had a fine win over Curragh Athletic in this Saturday League game at Central Park to move themselves to 2nd in the table having gone on a run of 3 wins in a row. Keadue went one up with the first attack of the game when Corey Gallagher picked up the ball in midfield and his shot on goal beat the keeper at the near post. They had to wait until the second half for their next however. Sean Yank Boyle made a great run down the right hand side beat the defender and crossed for Adam Neely to tap home. On fifty three minutes Adrian Hanlon’s corner was knocked down for Adam Neely who drove his shot to the roof of the net from close range. Keadue were rampant at this stage and made it four on sixty nine minutes when Corey Gallagher’s through ball set up Sean Yank Boyle who finished well from the edge of the box. On seventy nine minutes Ryan O’Donnell played a one two with Corey Gallagher and scored Keadue’s fifth. Keadue completed the scoring on eighty three minutes with another fine goal from Adam Neely. Curragh to their credit fought and created a few efforts but did not force the keeper into a save. Best for Curragh were Shay Hannigan and Tim Callaghan while best for Keadue were Sean Yank Boyle, Ryan O’Donnell and Adam Neely. Referee: George Clinton.
Milford United Reserves 1 Strand Rovers 3
Strand continued their good form with a hard fought win in Milford. Milford had the better of the opening twenty minutes and got their reward when JJ Fleming fired home from six yards following a corner. Strand responded and it took an excellent stop from Damian Crossan to keep Milford ahead at half time. Strand upped the tempo in the second half and Doalty Boyle opened his account on seventy minutes when he turned and scored from the edge of the box. He grabbed his second minutes later when he latched onto a poor back pass and slotted home. Milford had chances to equalise but were unable to break down a resolute Strand defence. They secured all three points when Mark Ward scored in a break away.
Cranford United Reserves 2 Tullyvinney Rovers 2
After a quiet first half the game came alive when Tullyvinney opened the scoring from a free kick. Cranford equalised shortly afterwards from a corner that was whipped in by Johnny Wilhare and finished by Joe Gallagher at the back post. Tullyvinney regained the lead from a powerful individual run and finish from their centre forward. Cranford equalised in the92nd minute from another corner, Wilhare and Gallagher again combining to level it up. For Tullyvinney it was a good team performance and best for Cranford were Odhran Coll, Ryan McDaid and Cathal Diver.
Mulroy Celtic 1 Ramelton Mariners 1
This crunch local derby in Tri a Loch ended in a very hard fought enjoyable draw. Mulroy took the lead through Packie Mc Elwaine after nice link up play with the returning Michael Sweeney, Packie dispatched the ball neatly into the bottom corner. The away side got back on level terms through a penalty when Mc Grory hacked down a Mariners’ attacker. Up stepped Corey Mc Cahill to slot the ball home. With both teams missing a few players it was a fair result. Good team performances from both sides.
Donegal Junior League
Results
Old Orchard Saturday Division One
Arranmore United 3 v 2 Erne Wanderers
St. Catherines Reserves 2 v 3 Glencar Celtic
Donegal Town Reserves 4 v 5 Castlefin Celtic Reserves
Glenea United Reserves 3 v 3 Fintown Harps AFC
Glencar Inn Saturday Division Two
Drumoghill F.C. Reserves 4 v 2 Drumbar F.C.
Keadue Rovers Reserves 6 v 0 Curragh Athletic Reserves
Milford United Reserves 1 v 3 Strand Rovers
Cranford United Reserves 2 v 2 Tullyvinney Rovers
Mulroy Celtic 1 v 1 Ramelton Mariners
Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division
Kildrum Tigers 1 v 0 Cappry Rovers
Drumoghill F.C. 5 v 3 Lifford Celtic
Milford United 2 v 1 Cranford United
Glenea United 1 v 2 Rathmullan Celtic
Watson Hire Division One
Lagan Harps 1 v 4 Keadue Rovers
Copany Rovers 2 v 4 Curragh Athletic
Whitestrand United 1 v 3 Kilmacrennan Celtic
CT Ball Division Two
Dunlewey Celtic 2 v 1 Glenree United
Letterbarrow Celtic 0 v 1 Ballybofey United
Ulster Junior Cup
Raphoe Town 1 v 2 Gweedore Celtic
Ulster Junior Shield
Bonagee United 4 v 2 Orchard F.C.
Fixtures
Saturday 22-11-2014 K.O. 2p.m. (Unless Stated)
Old Orchard Saturday Division One
Arranmore United v Orchard F.C. (K.O. 1 p.m.)
Glenea United Reserves v Donegal Town Reserves
Castlefin Celtic Reserves v St. Catherines Reserves
Glencar Celtic v Erne Wanderers
Glenree United Reserves v Fintown Harps AFC
Glencar Inn Saturday Division Two
Curragh Athletic Reserves v Drumoghill F.C. Reserves
Mulroy Celtic v Milford United Reserves
Strand Rovers v Cranford United Reserves
Tullyvinney Rovers v Ramelton Mariners
Sunday 23-11-2014
Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division
Cappry Rovers v Rathmullan Celtic
Glenea United v Milford United
Gweedore Celtic v St. Catherines
Kildrum Tigers v Lifford Celtic
Drumoghill F.C. v Cranford United
Watson Hire Division One
Whitestrand United v Lagan Harps
Castlefin Celtic v Gweedore United
Keadue Rovers v Kerrykeel ’71 F.C.
Copany Rovers v Dunkineely Celtic
CT Ball Division Two
Ballybofey United v Deele Harps
Glenree United v Raphoe Town
Letterbarrow Celtic v Convoy Arsenal
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