U16 Rovers
Letterkenny Rovers 5 - 0 Mulroy
A powerful performance saw Rovers claim all 3 points at Leckview on Thursday evening. Rovers were in control from the start with the midfield trio of Adam Dwyer, Calum McLaughlin, and Marcin Pirch impressing. Rovers had several chances before Pirch opened the scoring with a neat header from a corner. Rovers kept the pressure on with McLaughlin and Thalji Al Daher going close before the latter added a second with a fine finish. Colm Og Breathnach added a third from another fine Rovers move to give them a comfortable lead at halftime. Rovers continued to dominate in the second half with the impressive Pirch getting his second early on. Calum McLaughlin's powerful header minutes later made it five, and although Rovers created numerous chances to extend their lead towards the end of the game, that is how it finished. Player of the Match Marcin Pirch
Referee Barry Tourish was excellent throughout.
U14 Crusaders
A great team performance all round from Crusaders again who played neat football. Lagan defended well and were dangerous on the counterattack. Goals from Delroy, Amini, Jack Enzo, and another Hatrick from Jake Bonner who is pictured with Fabian, who unfortunately played his last game with Letterkenny. Best of luck to Fabian Darek and Monika on their new adventures in Poland.
U12 Rovers
Lagan Harps 0 – 3 Letterkenny Rovers
In warm conditions this evening in Manor, Rovers secured all three points with a strong team performance.
Letterkenny Rovers made an early breakthrough within the first ten minutes as Lucas Casburn fired home a fantastic strike to open the scoring. The first half remained tight, with both defences standing strong. Just before the break, Femi Gallagher delivered a pinpoint through ball, which Charlie Lynch coolly slotted past the keeper to double the lead.
In the second half, Rovers raised the tempo. A powerful shot from Shane O’Donnell forced a great save from the Lagan goalkeeper, but Charlie Lynch was quickest to react and tucked away the rebound for his second of the match.
Rovers’ defence held firm until the final whistle, with notable performances from Martin Okedokun and Patrick Lavin. But Charlie Lynch getting the Player of the match, very unlucky not to have had a Hatrick.
U12 Girls
Letterkenny Rovers 3–1 Convoy Arsenal
Letterkenny Rovers started strong, with Aoibhe Gibson scoring twice in the first 16 minutes—her second set up by Lydia McLaughlin. Convoy Arsenal responded just before half-time with a superb long-range goal from Scarlett Barnett, making it 2–1 at the break. Both teams pressed for more after the restart, but it was Rovers who sealed the win late on when Nino Imnadze set up Lydia McLaughlin for their third. Both sides created chances and showed great effort in a well-contested match.
U12 Athletic
Illistrin Celtic v Letterkenny Athletic
Athletic defeated a spirited Illistrin side in near perfect conditions at Corry Park to continue their unbeaten run in the League.The boys started strongly with goals from Kacper Niewiadomski and James McLaughlin early on. Illistren fought back strongly and it remained 2 nil at the break. Athletic increased the tempo in the second half with Kacper getting his second goal of the game early on followed by a fine finish from Zac Kelly. A quick-fire hatrick from Shay McLaughlin completed the scoring for Athletic . Illistrin must be commended for competing right to the end of a match which was much more competitive than the scoreline suggested. Shay McLaughlin and Zac Kelly couldn't be separated for player of the match as both were outstanding throughout .Referee Olaniyi Olayemi
U12 Crusaders
It was a tough night for the squad at the Aura. The team came out strong, holding their shape and defending as a unit, but once the first goal went in, we struggled to find our way into the game. A strong Illistrin side dominated play throughout which we struggled to stop. Tough night, but plenty to learn.
DONEGAL YOUTH LEAGUE
Milford United 2 - 3 Letterkenny Rovers
A thrilling encounter saw Letterkenny Rovers edge Milford United 3-2 in a well-contested game played in ideal conditions.
Rovers took an early lead through Padraig Murphy, who finished neatly with a low strike from the edge of the box. Milford hit back on 20 minutes with a deflected effort to level the score.
Letterkenny regained the lead when Dualtach McCauley reacted quickest to a rebound following an Alex McDevitt corner. However, just before the break, Milford was awarded a penalty, which they converted to make it 2-2 at halftime.
Both sides had several chances in the second half as they pushed for a winner. The decisive moment came in the 81st minute when Jack Riseley found the net to seal the victory for Rovers.
Plenty of chances were created and missed by both teams in an exciting, end-to-end contest. Referee Paddy Doherty handled the game well throughout.