The Donegal Women’s League Under-12 season is the latest one to get underway.
On Saturday afternoon, Mulroy M defeated Mulroy S 3-0 in a well-contested affair at Rabs Park in Kerrykeel.
Mulroy M 3 Mulroy S 0
Mulroy M defeated Mulroy S 3-0 on Saturday in a sunny Rab Park in Kerrykeel.
This was a first for the Mulroy Soccer Academy as two U12 teams kitted out in the black and white of Mulroy Academy, under the leadership of Tracey McBride and Una Sweene, went head-to-head.
Mulroy S had a slow start to the game which gave Mulroy M a good advantage.
Iseult Ni Mhatuna in fine form helped Rachel Shemy take the lead early on in the first half.
Clodagh Herron added to the scoreline after a fine cross from Caitlin Heraghty.
Shortly after Clodagh once again scored for Mulroy M’s third goal of the game.
Meabh Mc Ateer looked sharp in the forward line but Sophie Gallagher had other ideas, as did Ella McBride and Emma Hunter resulting in a well-structured backline for Mulroy S.
The second half saw Mulroy S battled very hard but with no reward. Eva Blaney and Jessica Coll controlled the midfield and fought hard with no rewards.
Bronnagh Duffy tried hard to break free but it was just not her day. The sisters Megan and Leah McLaughlin had a mighty game. Megan commanded the defense line along with Aoife Sweeney and Olivia Friel. Leah took full control in nets and stood strong which resulted in no scores in second half.
A great team effort from Mulroy S but in particular Leah and Megan McLaughlin, Eva Blaney, Aoife Sweeney and Jessica Coll, who were invaluable. Super subs for Mulroy S were Aoife Carr, Roisin Carr, Aoife McMullan, Hannah Gibbons, Kate McAdoo
Clodagh Heron, Rachel Shemy, Caitlin Heraghty and Iselut Ni Mhatuna were suberb for Mulroy M. Super Subs for Mulroy M were
Chloe Martin, Emma McGrenaghan.
The rest of the opening week fixtures for the Under-12s takes place on Monday evening, when there are four games down for decision – and there is a derby feel to them all.
There is a big west-Donegal derby clash as Gweedore Celtic host Gweedore United, Bonagee United play hosts to Lagan Harps, Kilmacrennan are at home to Swilly Rovers and Raphoe Town’s first game of their return to the Women’s League sees them at home to Finn Valley.
TERRY LEYDEN UNDER-14 LEAGUE
The action continues on Wednesday evening in the Terry Leyden Under-14 League.
Finn Valley host Lagan Harps in a meeting of two teams who enjoyed big wins on the opening evening. Finn Valley defeated Bonagee 7-0 and Lagan were 5-0 victors over Mulroy, so the two will be vying to continue the impressive start when their swords cross on Wednesday.
Bonagee and Swilly (who lost 7-1 to Illistrin) will be aiming to get off the mark when they meet at Dry Arch Park.
And Raphoe Town mark their return to the Donegal Women’s League Under-14 ranks as they host Mulroy Academy.
Donegal Women’s League, Under-12 League, Monday April 10, 6.30pm
Mulroy M 3 Mulroy S 0 (game played on Saturday)
Bonagee United v Lagan Harps
Gweedore Celtic v Gweedore United
Kilmacrennan Celtic v Swilly Rovers
Raphoe Town v Finn Valley
Donegal Women’s League, Terry Leyden Under-14 League, Wednesday April 12, 6.30pm
Bonagee United v Swilly Rovers
Raphoe Town v Mulroy Academy
Finn Valley v Lagan Harps
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