There was limited action yesterday in the Donegal Saturday League – but here’s how the action unfolded:
Glencar Inn Saturday Division
Arranmore United 1 Orchard F.C. 0
Arranmore welcomed Orchard to Ranagh Park on a day perfect for football.
Arranmore started the game against a slight breeze as they looked to put last week’s disappointment behind them. Orchard defended well and slowly began to feel their way into a very competitive, hard fought game. Both teams had half chances but nothing too significant.
The second half brought much of the same pace and passion with Martin, Declan and Conor Proctor working doggedly to secure possession.
Orchard were awarded a penalty on the 75th minute as the ball hit Paul Early’s arm from a corner. Joe McCarron stepped up for the visitors and Johnny Greene stepped up for the Islanders saving smartly low at his right hand post.
This boost put the wind in Arranmore’s sails and deflated Orchard significantly.
Arranmore were rewarded for their persistence on the 80th minute when a kick out from Orchard found the head of Paul Early who played through Gavin Mc Glanaghey who brilliantly chipped the keeper to seal it for the home side.
Saturday Reserve Division
Donegal Town Reserves 2 Glenea United Reserves 1
A youthful Donegal Town started the brighter of the two sides creating a couple of early chances. Ronan McHugh went close from the edge of the area before Graham Harron had a good effort saved by the visiting goalkeeper.
The deadlock was broken on 17 minutes when Gary Ward reacted quickly on the edge of the area to fire home and give the hosts a deserved lead. Ronan McHugh almost doubled the lead minutes later after good work from Stephen Graham, but his effort slipped just passed the post.
Glenea got back into it five minutes before the half when a fine long range effort found its way into the bottom corner of the net. Donegal picked up where they left off in the second half with Ward and McHugh causing problems for the Glenea men.
Donegal took the lead with fifteen minutes to go when Graham Harron sprung the offside trap and clipped a perfect ball to the back post. Ward made no mistake with the finish as his fine volley found the bottom corner of the net.
Glenea pushed hard for an equaliser in the dying minutes but to no avail as the Donegal netminder Odhran O’Donnell kept them at bay. Best for Donegal were Graham Harron and the match winner Ward.
St. Catherines Reserves 5 Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves 0
(No Report Received)
[adrotate group=”46″]Milford United Reserves 0 Castlefin Celtic Reserves 4
This game was played in Fanad and it was Castlefin who came away with a well-deserved win.
Castlefin took the lead on 30 minutes through Gary McNulty with a well-placed shot from the edge of the box.
With only a minute gone in the second half Castlefin were awarded a free kick on the edge of the box.
Although Milford’s keeper Barry Gallagher pulled off a great save Brian Dooher reacted quickest to smash home the rebound to make it 2-0.
It was 3-0 soon after with Gary McNulty curling home a great free kick. Brian Dooher got his second with 10 minutes left to make it 4-0.
A bad day at the office for Milford but credit to Castlefin who put in a good performance to remain top of the league.
Glenree United Reserves 4 Erne Wanderers Reserves 3
(No Report Received)
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