DRUMOGHILL FC AND Milford United both were on the ends of the defeats this afternoon at the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division races intensifies.
Reigning champions St Catherine’s overcame Drumoghill FC, while there was three goals in the last two minutes in a dramatic encounter at Glaserchoo between Glenea United (pictured above) and Milford.
- Weekend results
- Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division
Rathmullan Celtic 1-2Gweedore Celtic
Kildrum Tigers 1-3 Kilmacrennan Celtic
Glenea United 3-2 Milford United
Drumoghill F.C. 0-1 St. Catherine’sTemple Domestic Appliances Division One
Lagan Harps 3-1 Kerrykeel ’71 F.C.
Lifford Celtic 0-3 Raphoe Town
Donegal Town 5-3 Cranford United
Keadue Rovers 1-1 Gweedore UnitedCT Ball Division Two
Deele Harps 3-0 Curragh Athletic
Copany Rovers 3-4 Letterbarrow Celtic
Eany Celtic 2-2 Dunkineely CelticKnockalla Cup
Cappry Rovers 0-1 Cockhill Celtic
Drumoghill FC 0-1 St Catherine’s
St Catherine’s are back in the title chase after this vital victory over league leaders Drumoghill at The Moss.
Brendan Maguire’s strike on 70 minutes was the difference on the day and this result will give hope to the chasing pack. Drumoghill did have chances but St Catherine’s edged the contest over the course of the 90 minutes and will feel they deserved their victory.
Paddy Rafferty could have put the home side in the lead on 12 minutes before St. Catherine’s had chances in a first half that was shaded by the visitors. Maguire’s strike on 70 minutes gave Paul McCauley no chance with the ball taking a slight deflection of the unfortunate David O’Carroll.
Glenea United 3-2 Milford United
Glenea took all three points in this hard earned victory over Milford to help their efforts in their relegation battle.
Glenea started well and pressed hard for the opening goal and were denied twice in quick succession on 20 minutes when both Ciaran McGeady and Darren McGeever saw efforts come back off the crossbar. As the half progressed Milford came more into the game and on 35 minutes went close when Paddy Peoples headed over from a corner.
In the second half the home side started well again but were unable to create a clear cut chance and were made to pay on 60 minutes when Gary Merritt drilled home a free-kick form the edge of the box to put Milford ahead.
Glenea continues to press and were awarded a penalty for handball on 70 minutes which Darren McGeever converted. Both sides tried hard to find a winning goal but were unable to really trouble either goalkeeper until on 89 minutes when, after good work by Christopher Cannon down the right wing, his cross found Eamonn McHugh at the back post and he buried the ball into the net.
However the drama was only starting as Milford found an equaliser deep into injury time when Gary Merritt’s attempted effort form outside the box was deflected home into the net by Mark Flood.
Milford then almost took the lead when PJ Hagan’s drive across the six yard line just failed to be turned into the home team’s net.
Just as it seemed a draw would result the ball broke to Kevin Mulhern 25 yards out and his effort could only be parried by the visiting keeper and Darren Mc Geever reacted quickest to slide the ball home. Best for Glenea were Dean Gallagher, Kevin Mulhern and Lee O’Brien, while Joey Cullen and Gary Merritt were best for Milford. Referee: Ed Moore.
Rathmullan Celtic 1-2 Gweedore Celtic
Shane Porter fired both goals as Gweedore Celtic battled resolutely to earn three vital points at the Flagpole.
They were in front from the penalty spot inside t10 minutes and while player-manager Dara Patton levelled on the half hour for the hosts it was Porter who arrowed into the corner in first-half stoppage time for what proved to be the winning goal.
It delivered a much-needed win for the men from An Screaban, their first in seven, and leaves Rathmullan without a point from their last four in the league. Gweedore’s win saw them move level on points with the Hoops on 14 points where the two sides are joined by Glenea and Kildrum Tigers.
- Next week's fixtures
- Sunday 20th March 2016 K.O. 2 p.m. (Unless Stated)
Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division
Glenea United v Cappry Rovers
Rathmullan Celtic v Castlefin Celtic
Gweedore Celtic v Kilmacrennan CelticTemple Domestic Appliances Division One
Lagan Harps v Cranford United
Lifford Celtic v Keadue Rovers
Bonagee United v Donegal Town
Raphoe Town v Kerrykeel ’71 F.C.
Convoy Arsenal v Gweedore UnitedCT Ball Division Two
Ballybofey United v Curragh Athletic
Dunkineely Celtic v Deele Harps
Eany Celtic v Whitestrand United
Glenree United v Letterbarrow Celtic
Copany Rovers v Erne WanderersKnockalla Cup
Derry City Reserves v Drumoghill F.C.
Temple Domestic Appliances Division One
Lagan Harps 3-1 Kerrykeel ’71
Lagan kept their promotion hopes alive with this win over a dogged Kerrykeel side.
Kerrykeel had the first real chance when Sean Patton broke through on five minutes but shot over. Lagan began to dominate possession and Gerard Hilley and Philip Doran went close.
Lagan took the lead on 20 minutes when Chris Toner was pushed in the box and Glen Gallagher converted the penalty.
Lagan continued to press and Marty Brogan had a shot from the edge of the area well saved by Shane Sandilands. Lagan almost increased their lead on 50 minutes when a long ball from Travis Crawford bounced awkwardly forcing Shane Sandilands to push over.
Lagan made it 2-0 on 56 minutes when Gerard Hilley pulled the ball back for Mark Hunter to score. Kerrykeel pulled a goal back on 82 minutes when Andrew Friel seized on a poor kick out.
Although Jason Quinn pushed his shot on to the bar Barney Mc Bride tapped in. Shane Sandilands then pulled off a great save from Mark Hunter. Mark Hunter tied up the points when he smashed home from twenty five yards when Chris Toner set him up.
Best for Lagan were Chris Toner, Marty Brogan and Glen Gallagher. For Kerrykeel Shane Sandilands pulled off some fine saves and centre backs Conor Mc Fadden and Michael Mc Devitt were excellent. Referee: Maurice Laverty.
Lifford Celtic 0-3 Raphoe Town
This was a scrappy game played in very heavy conditions in the Greenbrae.
Both teams cancelled each other out in the first half until Raphoe caught Lifford out with a quick corner routine and right back Christy Bogle struck a sweet shot into the top corner from an acute angle. Roulston came close for Lifford with a great left footed strike which looked like it was going in but hit both posts and incredibly stayed out.
Raphoe took control early in the second half after a cross from Jamie Gallagher was turned into the net by Seamus Bogle.
Raphoe got the third soon after when Gallagher got on the end of a free from the right. Lifford created a few half chances after this but in fairness Raphoe were comfortable by this stage. Team performance from Lifford, Gallagher and Mc Brearty were best for Raphoe.
Donegal Town 5-3 Cranford United
Played in beautiful conditions in the Hospital Field, league contenders Donegal Town looked the stronger of the sides from the start.
However, contrary to flow of the game, it was Cranford who took the lead 20 minutes into the first half, a wonder strike from Andrew Kelly sailing past the Donegal keeper and into the top right-hand corner.
Donegal failed to settle following the goal and Cranford capitalised, Caolan McGee finding the back of the net with another terrific strike.
In the dying minutes of the first half Donegal’s tenacity was rewarded when Daniel McHugh managed to squeeze the ball past the keeper and centre-half from a tight angle.
Donegal were on the offensive! Within two minutes Donegal were rewarded, Ray Mc Groary made the most of a free header and Adrian Ward made no mistake in converting from close range, so it was 2-2 at half time.
The second half began in much the same style as the first half had ended. Donegal Town dominated play all over the field. Ciaran O’Reilly bossing the high ball in the middle of the field while Brighton and Joe Mc Intyre on the right and left wings continued the onslaught in attack.
The pace of David Graham proved a problem for Cranford’s back line, and Donegal reaped the benefits when five minutes into the second half Graham’s cross found Adrian Ward on the back post, 3-2 to Donegal.
McIntyre’s relentless efforts were also rewarded when he too found the back of the net with a long-range effort. Cranford didn’t give up. Andrew Kelly once again scoring before the 90 minutes was up.
Keadue Rovers 1-1 Gweedore United 1
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CT Ball Division Two
Deele Harps 3-0 Curragh Athletic
Deele Harps welcomed Curragh to The Athletic Grounds on a great day for football with the home team running out 3-0 winners.
The home side were slow to settle and careless in possession but still created a couple of clear openings but their finishing was poor. The deadlock was broken on 32 minutes when following a succession of corners, a cross from open play from Kevy Mc Brearty was flicked on by Darren Gillespie and centre half Thomas Mullan fired home from 12 yards.
Deele huffed and puffed in the second half and spurned a few good opportunities. The Deele rearguard was well marshalled by Thomas Mullan and the brilliant Gary Crawford meaning Chris Roulstone saw little action in the Deele goal.
Deele increased their lead on 58 minutes when Kevy Mc Brearty’s pinpoint corner was met with a bullet like header from Thomas Mullan. Deele had their tails up now and put the game to bed three minutes later following good approach play involving Paul Lynch and a Shane Gallagher one-two with Kevy McBrearty saw the Deele Player/Manager firing home the decisive third goal.
Deele had a number of great performances on the day but Gary Crawford was the pick of the bunch with another solid display at the back.
Copany Rovers 3-4 Letterbarrow Celtic
Copany hosted their local rivals in a keenly contested game and ran out 4-3 winners on the day.
Letterbarrow started the brighter and hit Copany with two quick goals. Copany then came to life and scored two goals through Thomas Given to draw level.
Copany had their tails up at this stage and took the lead through Lee Doherty to go into at halftime 3-2 to the good. The second half was a much tighter affair and on 60 minutes Letterbarrow equalised. And it was the away side who snatched the victory on the 92nd minute from a corner. Team performance from the visitors, Thomas Given best for Copany.
Eany Celtic 2-2 Dunkineely Celtic
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