Here’s what happened today in the Donegal League.
Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division
Glenea United 3 Cappry Rovers 0
Glenea picked up another three points in their battle against Relegation. Ciaran Mc Geady had them ahead after five minutes when he converted Aodhan Ferry’s flick-on. He almost doubled their advantage on seven minutes but was thwarted by a good save from the Cappry keeper. Lee O’ Brien added Glenea’s second on thirty eight minutes when he latched onto Mc Geady’s pass. Kevin Mulhern got their third before the interval when he headed home Darren Mc Geever’s cross. Referee: Kevin Logue.
Rathmullan Celtic 1 Castlefin Celtic 4
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Gweedore Celtic 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic 2
Two goals sixty two minutes apart were enough to win this Premier Division match for Kilmacrennan Celtic. Christopher Dillon on seven and Daire Mc Daid on sixty nine got the all-important strikes against a Gweedore Celtic team who were never too far behind to turn the game around. Colin Ferry did get a goal for the Screban men but it proved to be little more than a consolation strike as Kilmacrennan continued their good recent run of form. Referee: Mike Lagan
Temple Domestic Appliances Division One
Lagan Harps 8 Cranford United 0
Lagan Harps kept their promotion hopes alive with a comfortable win over an understrength Cranford United.
Ronan Sweeney opened the scoring on ten minutes and Philip Doran made it two on twelve minutes. Marty Brogan and Martin Hunter got the third and fourth Lagan goals as they registered with ease. Hunter got his second and third before Michael Devlin made it seven on sixty five minutes. Philip Doran completed the scoring on seventy five minutes. Referee: Paddy Martin
Lifford Celtic 2 Keadue Rovers 0
It was a case of Devine Inspiration for Lifford Celtic as they defeated Keadue Rovers to gain three worthwhile points from this Temple Domestic Appliances Division One encounter at Greenbrae.
The lively frontman scored after twenty five minutes and again before the break to see his side go in at halftime with a two goal lead. The second half saw Lifford trying to find a third to completely kill the game off but Keadue were resolute without causing the Lifford defence too much worry. Paul Martin and Stuart Carlin were the mainstays of this Lifford victory, defending effectively and leading from the back. David Gethins and Colin Carlin also had good days in the home ranks. Keadue’s was a team effort.
Bonagee United 0 Donegal Town 2
This match was end to end with both sides having chances and hear misses. The amazing thing was it took until the eighty fifth minute to see an opener. Conor Mc Monagle made the breakthrough from ten yards, heading Donegal Town in front. Joe Mc Intyre got a second for the visitors three minutes later and the points were destined for Donegal Town.
Raphoe Town 0 Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. 0
As the scoreline suggests, this was a drab enough encounter at the Deele College Grounds.
Neither side could find the net despite both creating a few chances. Kerrykeel will be happy with a point on the road while Raphoe will be disappointed not to win at home. Referee: Martin Mc Anenny
Convoy Arsenal 2 Gweedore United 1
Jonny Robb opened the scoring for Convoy Arsenal on thirteen minutes when he converted from the penalty spot after Lee Guthrie had been fouled.
Gweedore immediately started their fightback and were almost rewarded on twenty five minutes when they hit the Convoy crossbar. Two minutes later Christopher O’ Donnell made a great save to maintain the home side’s lead.
The game was even enough until the eightieth minute when Shane O’ Donnell equalised for the visitors. With a draw looming Robb latched onto Emmett Patterson’s ball over the Gweedore defence and the reliable hitman got his and Convoy’s second to secure the victory. Referee: Dessie Mc Laughlin.
CT Ball Division Two
Ballybofey United 5 Curragh Athletic 0
Ballybofey United maintained their recent run of good form when they defeated near neighbours Curragh Athletic at the Finn Valley Complex on Friday night.
This result was never really in any doubt after the home side took the lead. Damien Glackin was once again their main threat and helped himself to four goals. Shaun Mc Gowan got Ballybofey’s fifth on a night when they could have dealt with tougher opposition, that said, credit must go to a youthful Curragh side who have some very good players and will fight another day.
Dunkineely Celtic 2 Deele Harps 2
Deele Harps’ Title hopes suffered a setback at Darney Park when they were held to a draw by Dunkineely Celtic.
The Title chasers scored almost from the kick-off when a defensive mistake allowed Kevin Mc Brearty to poke home from close range. Conor Shovlin equalised on ten minutes when he lobbed the Deele keeper from twelve yards. The remainder of the half was a closely fought affair. Shovlin utilised his pace to get free of the visiting defence and give Dunkineely an eighty fifth minute lead. Shane Gallagher found an equaliser with the last kick of the game, a free-kick from the edge of the penalty area. Referee: James Malseed
Eany Celtic 2 Whitestrand United 5
Dylan Mc Brearty gave Eany a tenth minute lead in this game played in perfect conditions at Eany Park.
Kevin Mc Garry equalised on twenty minutes and by the half hour mark Johnny Sweeney had them in the lead. It was 1-3 before the break as James Gallagher added to the visitor’s tally. In the second half Kevin Loughrey added two more and Eany mustered just a single in reply as Whitestrand claimed the three points. Mark Ward got Eany’s second goal when he scored from a free-kick.
Glenree United 2 Letterbarrow Celtic 1
Letterbarrow Celtic gave Title Chasers Glenree United an early scare at Glenree Park when they took an eighteenth minute lead through Josh Roper. Two minutes later however Joe Bray set up Colin Gallagher who equalised to the relief of the home support. Glenree captain Barney Boyce played his role to perfection in a game where this side were struggling to find a winner. He scored on seventy six minutes and three vital points were rescued from the jaws of defeat. Referee: Joe Mc Hugh
Copany Rovers 0 Erne Wanderers 3
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