RAPHOE Rockets got the better of Milford United in Monday’s Donegal Women’s League Under-12 Trophy final in Milford.
Milford United 2 Raphoe Rockets 5
Samara McBrearty put Raphoe ahead early on with Ella McCarton extending the lead shortly after.
Raphoe dominated the first half with a further two goals by Samara McBrearty to make it 4-0 going in at the break.
A revived Milford side came out firing in the second half and Lauren McMcBride pulled one back.
The Raphoe defence was under pressure with Chloe McConigley-Blaney going close and only for a vital tackle by Enya McBride on Ria Handman, Milford could have been within a goal of Raphoe.
Abbie Harkin pulled off a great block from a thunderous shot by Hannah Goudie.
Erin Neilis scored the goal of the game with 15 minutes remaining.
As time ran out Aine O’Flanaghan sealed the victory for Raphoe.
