Soccer: Longford and District Schoolboy/Girl League round up as Ballyboro girls impress
SFAI and Connacht Cup games refixed for weekend January 18/19
First weekend back after Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone. All Connacht Cup and Shield fixtures scheduled for last weekend January 4 & 5 were called off.
However as this was a blanket call off by both SFAI and Connacht Cups committee teams will not lose home advantage and these games will be refixed for weekend January 18/19. That will be a very busy weekend as both Boys and Girls Subway Inter League games are also scheduled. The fixture committee will be looking for full co-operation from everyone involved.
Boys U/13 League
A number of games were postponed last weekend also as the frost lingered on. However we did see a return to action with three games played in the Boys U/13 League. Melview had an impressive away win over Ballyboro, while Real Clondra also got the New Year off to a winning start by beating Kenagh United away. In a seven goal thriller UCL Thunder came out on top against Ardagh United. James Bannon, James McDonagh and Ryan Waters were on target for UCL. Mark O’Neill, Sean Eager and Finn Keegan scored for Ardagh.
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U12 Girls
In the U12 Girls Kate Brady and Maise Nannery both scored hat tricks as UCL Ravens beat Ballyboro. Ria Cassidy scored for the visitors
U/15 League
In the U/15 League UCL Harps beat Inny. Leon Madden scored a hat trick for Harps.
Abbey Rovers came from behind twice at Ballinamore to beat Melview. Melview took the lead after 15 minutes, however Rian Murray levelled. Abbey seemed in control but Melview were back in front before the break. In the second half Luke Maguire was taken down in the box and Jacob McTague slotted home the penalty to tie it up. Both sides pushed for the winner and home keeper Michael Macklin made a number of good saves but Rian Murray headed home the winner with ten minutes to go.
U-16 League
In U-16 Miguel Gonzelez scored a goal in each half as Melview beat Ballyboro 2-0. Both goals came following excellent deliveries into the box. Patrick Nevin provided the first and Eri Adeniyi the second. Good win for Melview that keeps them unbeaten and top of the table.
U-14 Boys
Inny Lions beat UCL Eagles 3-0 at Derneferst. James Nea scored for Lions following a great run and cross by Conor Fox. The hard working Harry Brennan was involved in the build up to Cian Lawlor’s goal. Keeper Tommy Duffy impressed for the home side as did Charlie Maguire.
Kenagh United got the New Year off to the best possible start with a 3-0 win over UCL Hawks. Ryan O’Donnell 2 and Stephen Kelly netted for Kenagh. Dominic Egan and Aaron Lennon were the play makers for the winners. Patrick Smith and James Murtagh caught the eye for Hawks.
Melview got the better of Abbey Rovers at Abbeycartron. Good all round team performance from the winners who were pushed all the way by a spirited Abbey out fit. Setanta Smith and Edward McGlynn both scored penalties and Charlie Reilly and Charlie Maguire were also on target. Sean Kelly and Finn Seoige were excellent at the back for Melview. Rory Beirne scored twice for Abbey.
U-14 Girls
Sophie Coyle scored a hat trick as Killoe Celtic beat UCL Harps at Cullyfad. Clodagh McKenna, Eimear Lennon and Rosa Quinn were to the fore for the winners. Jessica Shiels and Ava Lynch impressed for Harps.
Ballyboro were too good for Stonepark. Faye Hogan, Rosie Farrell, Hannah Farrell and Ellen Cox all looked sharp as the Shannonsiders turned on the style.
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Holly Brady bagged a couple of goals as Newtown beat Kenagh United 3-1 Sophie McKeon got the third for Newtown. Jessica Kearns on target for Kenagh.