U12 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL
Letterkenny Rovers v Cappry Rovers
It was a tough morning for the U12 premier side, falling 3-0 to a strong Cappry Rovers team. The effort was there, but unfortunately, it just wasn’t our day
Outstanding saves in the second half from Sam Tourish ⚪️⚫️
Letterkenny Rovers 5 - 0 Monaghan Town
Letterkenny Rovers secured a dominant 5-0 win over Monaghan Town, with Mustafa Mustafa opening the scoring from the penalty spot in the first five minutes. Monaghan pushed for a response, but James Davidson struck on the counter to double the lead. Just before halftime, James McCormick made it 3-0 with a precise low shot from his left foot. Rovers carried their momentum into the second half, with Jake Bonner netting twice to seal the victory. An outstanding performance from the entire team.
Letterkenny Rovers 1 - 6 Gweedore Celtic
The Rovers team faced a tough battle from the start in their opening game of the U12 SFAI, playing Gweedore Celtic at home.
Gweedore was strong and energetic from the start and controlled most of the possession in the first half.
Rovers defended strong and stopped countless attacks in the first half, but conceded 1 goal breaking the deadlock.
Gweedore were much more dominant in the second half, with the intensity and chasing of the ball taking its toll on Rovers, with legs starting to give up, seeing the away team score 5 goals in the second half.
Tiarnan Connolly pulled one back for Rovers from a great assist from Josh Buchanan.
Man of the Match was Noah Wilkie for an outstanding performance in goals. Without him, the score line would have been in the double digits.
But with huge respect to the Rovers team who fought hard from the first to the last whistle and gave it their all, the coaching team is very proud of their performance.
Final score 1 - 6
Award Winners
Glorious GoalTiarnan Connolly
Outstanding AssistJosh Buchanan
Iron CurtainNoah Wilkie
Man of the MatchNoah Wilkie
U12 Pennant Cup Winners
Letterkenny Rovers 5 - 0 Raphone Town.
An outstanding performance today for our girls beating a young and well organised Raphoe Town.
Goals from Savanna Keys, Laila Devenny, and Caitlin McBearty.
These girls got the goals, but every player played their part today. Well done, everyone
U12 SECOND DIVISION Bonagee Tigers 3 - 1 Letterkenny United
(Not Pictured Ruairi Gardiner)
It wasn't to be the United teams day in Goose Green playing against an energetic and hungry Bonagee Side.
From the first whistle the team faced pressure and had to battle hard to intercept and then keep possession once once.
Bonagee broke the deadlock with a well finished goal, but Letterkenny came back hard and equalized from the quick reactions of Jack Robb after a Bonagee rebound, finding the back of the net.
But another good combination play seen Bonagee pull ahead again.
And it was a penalty to finish up the scoring for the day at 3 - 1.
The team played their best, but just couldn't contain Bonagee who were hungrier for the win and wanted it more.
Righan McElwaine picked up Man of the match for his strong performance covering many positions on the field and a special mention to Noah Wilkie and Theo Minnock without them the score line would have reflected very different.
The coaching team are very proud of what the team achieved this year as so should they, each and every player has improved in fitness, drive, determination and Footballing ability.
