U16 Girls
Letterkenny Rovers 2-0 Convoy Arsenal
In a tightly contested first half, both teams showed determination and grit, with neither able to break the deadlock thanks to outstanding goalkeeping displays from Caitlin McBrearty (Rovers) and Rihea Park (Convoy).
The breakthrough came in the 47th minute when Aisling McGinley found space in midfield and unleashed a superb strike from 25 yards, putting Rovers 1-0 ahead. Convoy responded with sustained pressure in search of an equaliser, but the Rovers defence held firm.
In the closing stages, Rovers struck again on the counterattack. Aoiblinn McLaughlin played a perfectly timed pass to Cadhla McVeigh, who kept her composure and slotted the ball past the advancing Convoy goalkeeper with her right foot.
Clara Peoples and Aoiblinn McLaughlin impressed for Rovers, while Cliodhna Gildea and April Patton stood out for a battling Convoy side.
U16 Rovers
Lagan Harps 5-3 Letterkenny Rovers
Letterkenny Rovers went into the break 3-0 ahead after first-half goals from Thalji Al Dahar, Helden Carvalho, and Colm Óg Breathnach.However, the momentum shifted in the second half, with Lagan Harps taking control and scoring five times to turn the game around and claim the win. A tough result after a promising start from Rovers.
U16 Crusaders
Letterkenny Crusaders 1 - 0 Bonagee Arcade
Another hard-fought victory for the Crusaders last night at home against Bonagee. The first half saw us under serious pressure, with Bonagee earning a penalty within the first 15 minutes. Thankfully, Ruben came up big with a crucial save to keep us level.
We came out stronger in the second half, creating several chances before finally breaking the deadlock in the 60th minute through a well-taken goal by Mathew Junior. From there, the team showed real grit and determination, defending solidly to see out the win.
Player of the Match goes to Ruben Carey for his outstanding performance and vital saves throughout the game.
U12 United
Letterkenny United 4 - 1 Gweedore Aontaithe
Letterkenny United claimed a strong 4-1 win over Gweedore Aontaithe in this evening’s U12 Division 2 clash at the Aura. Evan Price netted an impressive hat-trick, with Victor Ogunade also getting on the scoresheet to secure the victory for the home side.
It was a competitive match with every player giving their all. Standout performances came from Evan Price, Isaac Joel, and Ryan Carey. However, the Man of the Match was Ryley Harkin, who delivered a tireless display in midfield before switching to the wing.
U12 Rovers
A dominant away performance from our Under 12s this morning saw Rovers cruise to victory in Glenea.
Munachi opened the scoring with a close-range finish before Charlie Lynch and Femi Gallagher combined brilliantly—each scoring and assisting the other to quickly make it 3-0. Munachi then added two more clinical goals before the break to complete a first-half hat-trick.
Rovers maintained control throughout the second half, with Munachi adding another and Zach McKinley capping off the win with a superb strike from distance.
A fantastic all-round team performance, with standout contributions across the pitch—but special mention goes to Munachi for an outstanding individual display.
Youths
Kilmacrennan Celtic 0 - 0 Letterkenny Rovers
A tightly contested game ended in a goalless draw, with both teams showing plenty of determination throughout. The second half saw several changes as Rovers looked to find a late breakthrough.
There were a few very questionable offside decisions late in the game as Rovers pushed for a winner, with some promising attacks pulled back just as they looked to break through.
James Tinney was excellent at the back, reading the game well and keeping things solid defensively, while Padraig Murphy was the most threatening going forward for Letterkenny Rovers.A fair result in a competitive encounter.
U14 United
In an exciting U14 Division 2 League match today, U14 Letterkenny United secured a comeback victory against Lagan FC, maintaining their perfect start to the season with four wins out of four. The game began with Lagan taking an early lead after a defensive mix-up from United.
Despite a strong performance from Lagan's defense and some key saves from their goalkeeper, United persevered. In the dying moments of the match, they found their rhythm. A well-placed free kick from Christopher Kral-Kopke found Kayden Gorman, who volleyed home to equalize. Just moments later, Cormac O'Doherty set up Eddie Coll-McElhinney, who clinched the win for United with a powerful shot into the net.
With this win, U14 United continues to showcase their determination and teamwork, solidifying their position at the top of the league.
Goalscorers: Kayden Gorman, Eddie Coll-McElhinney
