U16s
DWL U16 Division 1 Result
Ballyraine 5-3 Letterkenny Rovers
Letterkenny Rovers made the short journey to Orchard Grove to face Ballyraine.
Ballyraine took the lead just after the water break through a long-range effort from Grace McGlynn. Rovers responded well just before the interval when Aoibhinn McLaughlin finished from close range following a Hannah Stolarczyk cross.
Early in the second half, Rovers saw plenty of the ball, but Ballyraine regained the lead through a well-taken effort from distance by Finlay Doherty. Aisling McGinley levelled the game ten minutes later with a powerful free kick. Ballyraine edged ahead again through another long-range strike from McGlynn before extending their lead with a composed finish from Jessica Byrne. Eadaoine Kennedy added another to give Ballyraine a three-goal cushion.
Rovers continued to push forward, with Amy Moore and Lydia McLaughlin working hard in attack. Their efforts were rewarded in added time when Stolarczyk once again provided for Aoibhinn McLaughlin, who finished well at the back post.
On the night, Rovers were well served by Faye Casburn, Aoibhinn McLaughlin, and Hannah Stolarczyk, while Grace McGlynn and Finlay Doherty impressed for the home side.
U16 Rovers
Bonagee Utd. 2- 1 Letterkenny Rovers
A competitive end-to-end U16 derby between Letterkenny Rovers and Bonagee United saw both sides create plenty of chances in an entertaining contest.
Rovers started brightly, with David Alumu having an early effort blocked on 7 minutes. On 24 minutes, Bonagee capitalised on a turnover to take the lead, reacting quickest to a rebound to make it 1–0.
Bonagee doubled their advantage on 29 minutes following a long-range effort that led to a second opportunity, which was finished to make it 2–0.
Rovers responded well and created several chances. Alfie Doherty forced a fine save with a shot heading for the corner, while Colm Óg Breathnach also tested the goalkeeper with a clever chipped effort.
In the second half, Helden Carhelo saw his effort saved, and a dangerous free kick delivery from Thalji on 56 minutes narrowly missed finding the net.
Rovers continued to push and were rewarded on 76 minutes when Colm Óg Breathnach found the net to bring it back to 2–1. Despite late pressure, the equaliser proved just out of reach.
A closely contested derby with very little separating the sides and plenty of positives to take forward.
U12s
🏆 U12 Premier League Cup Final - Champions
Letterkenny Rovers 2 – 0 Gweedore Celtic
A lovely evening at Leckview Astro set the stage for an excellent cup final performance from our Under 12s.
Rovers made a strong start and opened the scoring early. Great play down the right wing involving Finn Dillon and Mason Oliver led to Charlie Lynch picking out the onrushing Femi Gallagher, who finished confidently.
The second goal came from Finn Dillon, who produced a superb strike from distance, curling the ball into the top corner.
Gweedore Celtic had more possession in the second half, but Rovers remained well organised throughout, with Martin Okedokun and Alfie Gallagher putting in strong defensive performances.
A solid overall team display saw Rovers lift the Premier Cup.
Well done to all the players on a fantastic win.
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