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Killala 0 Mulranny Utd 3
Poor finishing and even worse defending cost Killala 3 valuable points at Courthouse St. today. This reverse puts them right back into the relegation dogfight with only 4 games to go where a win here would have almost certainly gauranteed them safety.Kilala can point to the fact that they were missing 6 first team regulars for this dismal showing but the 11 that started did more than enough to get something from the game but lacked the killer instinct in front of goal. Jonny McNulty , Rory Gallagher and Noel McLeish all had good chances for Killala but failed to register on the scoresheet. The visitors played the better football in the first half but were fortunate to be in front at half time when a mistake in the killala defence allowed them to go one up with an unchallenged header from the edge of the box. A goal just after the break given away again by sloppy defending spurred the homeside into life and they enjoyed thier best spell of the match and a comeback looked on the cards until they were hit with the 3rd Mulranny goal once again given away through sloppy defending and this killed the game as a contest. With 4 games left now every point is going to be vital.Team Sean McHale, David Lowther, David Cadden, Eamon Knox, Aidan Ferguson, Jonny McNulty, Ronan Heffron, John Clarke, Mark McLoughlin, Rory Gallagher, Noel McLeish,Subs Marc McDonnell, Davis Boyd, Danny Gallagher
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Killala 5 Wilton United (Cork) 2
The Killala girls qualified for the final of the WFAi cup where they will play Stella Marris FC ( Dublin ) on the 13th September at Milebush Park Castlebar, by virtue of an outstanding win against top Cork Womens league side Wilton United in Killala yesterday. The visitors settled early though and twice tested Killala keeper Emma Varley before the locals could get any sort of rhythm going. Alanna Naughton and Aoileen Collins were beginning to cause the Cork sides defenders all sorts of problems and it was no surprise when Elaine Lowther hit the back of the net on 17 minutes to give her side the lead. Killala could have gone further ahead in the next ten minutes as Aileen Gilroy, Alanna Naughton and Aoileen Collins all went close to extending the lead but it was Wilton however that grabbed one on the break through Denise O Sullivan to level the match. Just before the break Killala were ahead again when a cross from Gilroy was finished by Aoileen Collins much to the delight of the large crowd . The heavy pitch and torrential rain was now taking its toll as both teams welcomed the halftime whistle after a whirlwind first half. It was Wilton again who stared the half the brightest with their neat passing game leaving the Killala girls chasing shadows until in the 48th minute a Niamh Collins free kick out on the left was misjudged by the keeper and the homeside were 3-1 up. When her sister Aoileen scored a wonderful individual goal with 15 minutes left it looked gameover for the Cork girls but they pulled one back almost immediately as Killala seemed to loose concentration but it was Niamh Collins again who made sure of ot with a great strike from 20yds to signal the start of the celebrations. This was a fantastic team performance by Killala who were solid at the back and their attacking players were well supplemented by the strong midfield players. Killala Team Emma Varley, Siobhan Kearney, Martina Walker Ailish Healy, Sarah Farrell, Niamh Collins, Sorcha McGee, Alanna Naughton, Elaine Lowther, Aoilean Collins, Aileen Gilroy Subs Aoife Munnelly For Farrell 60mins Rachel Healy for N.Collins 78mins Emma Loughney, Megan Harte, Tanya Walsh Karen Lawlor, Jacinta Munnelly
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Killala 3 Ballyheane B 0
This game played in Asahi Park on Saturday
Night was always easy for the home side. Killala were on top throughout and could have won by a greater margin if they converted all their chances. Mark McLouglin from the spot, Noel McLeish and Martin McLouglin scored the goals. Team Sean McHale, Matt Webb, David Cadden, Aidan Ferguson, Eamon Knox, Brendan Ryan, Ronan Heffron, Mark McLoughlin, John Clarke, Alan Murphy , Noel McLeish Subs, Martin McLoughlin, Danny Gallagher, David Boyd and Kenny Sheridan
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Manulla 0 Killala 6
Killala warmed up for their WFAI Cup Semi Final at the weekend with this good win over old rivals Manulla at Carramore on Tuesday Nite. Aoileen Collins opened the scoring after two minutes with the goal of the game when her shot on the run fron 20yards screamed past the stranded home keeper. Alanna Naughton had two more before the break as the visitors took hold of the game. Two further goals from Aileen Gilroy and a sweet free kick from Niamh Collins completed the scoring in a second half when Killala ran out all the substitutes with an eye on Sundays game. Team Emma Varley, Sioban Kearney, Sorcha McGee, Martina Walker, Ailish Healy, Aofie Munnelly, Niamh Collins, Elaine Lowther, Aileen Gilroy, Alanna Naughton Aoilean Collins Subs Rachel Healy, Emma Loughney, Meghan Harte and Tanya Walsh
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St.Francis FC (Dublin) 3 Killala FC 3 AET Killala win 4-3 on penalties.
The Killala girls kept up their winning ways in Baldonnell on Sunday with this good win against top WDDSL team St.Francis. The homeside started the better and had the Killala girls under the cosh for the opening quarter until the visitors playing with a strong breeze settled and then Rachel Healy and Aileen Gilroy tested the St.Francis keeper and despite playing second fiddle to the slick passing Dublin team they took the lead when Gilroy left the keeper stranded with a glorious shot from 30yards. One nil up and it was all Killala now. Elaine Lowther replaced the injured Rachel Healy on the half hour and almost scored with her first touch. seconds later she hit a screamer from out on the left ant the keeper made the save of the game . Alanna Naughton and Aileen Gilroy both should have scored before the break but Killala only had the one goal margin at halftime. The Visitors resumed the second period where they left off and two goals in quick succession by the inform Gilroy completed her hat trickand put her side in controll of the game. The Kilala girls defended well and kept St Francis at bay and it looked to be all going well until with 4 minutes remaining a clash of heads between Emma Varley in the Killala goal and the St,Francis number 8 resulted in a stoppage of 5minutes while the players received treatment. The Killala girls must have thought the game was over and when the game resumed it was all St.Francis with Killala retreated in a deep position the home side scored two late goals the second with the last kick of the game to force the game into extra time and leave the Killala girls in a state of shock. Extra time threw up chances to both sides to steal it but it was two tired sides who faced the dreaded shootout after100 minutes of pulsating action. Aileen Gilroy replaced the injured Emma Varley in goal and saved two and scored one to put her side into a semi final against Wilton of Cork. Niamh and Aoileen Collins along with Elaine Lowther were the other cool heads who slotted home their spotkicks to seal this famous victory. Team. Emma Varley, Sioban Kearney, Martina Walker, Eilish Healy, Sarah Farrell,Rachel Healy, Sorcha McGee, Aoife Munnelly, Alanna Naughton Aileen Gilroy Subs Elaine Lowther & Aoileen Collins (used) Meagan Harte, Tanya Walsh, Emma Loughney, Grainne McHale, Karen Lawlor, Jacinta Munnelly
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Glenhest Rovers 4 Killala 4
Fielding without 6 of last weeks Cup winning side, the strengh of the squad was always going to be tested in a tough away fixture in Glenhest on Saturday evening. Despite this though the visitors started brightly and 2 goals from on fire striker Rory gallagher and a penalty save from the Peter Pan of keepers Sean McHale had Killala in front at the break. Four second half set pieces all resulting in goals from Glenhest against a Killala side without any of its tall players made sure that the points would be shared despite Gallagher weighing in with another brace in the second half. Team. Sean McHale, Matt Webb, Mark McLoughlin, Aidan Ferguson, David Cadden,,John Clarke, Noel McLeish,Jonny McNulty,Ian McNulty, Rory Gallagher Alan Murphy subs Dean Fielding David Boyd and Kenny Sheridan
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By: Michael Gallagher in Milebush Park, Castlebar
Tonra Cup Final
KILLALA AFC 2 BALLYGLASS 1
THE rain may have taken up permanent residence in our sky during this summer season and our coastal scenery may have been shrouded by clinging fog, but the seaside was the place to be last Sunday evening when Killala brought home the Tonra Cup.
The beach boys were in celebratory mood following their exploits in Castlebar earlier in the day and the silverware in their midst was rich reward for a fine display.
Killala had started the final impressively and seemed to be coasting to a comfortable win when two goals clear midway through the second half before Ballyglass launched an almighty comeback that almost forced extra-time.
The first half had been largely uneventful despite fine play and commendable effort from both sides. Killala deservedly took a one-goal lead to the break, and smashed home a second early in the new half before missing a penalty, conceding a goal and living on their nerves until the final whistle unleashed scenes of wild celebration.
The first quarter was largely devoid of goalscoring opportunities and the more prominent players were Killala’s Rory Gallagher, who looked lively and decisive, and Brian Keane from Ballyglass, who produced superb deliveries from setpieces.
Killala almost opened the scoring in the 22nd minute when Gallagher and Ian McNulty had shots blocked by desperate defenders and Gallagher sent a screamer just wide five minutes later as the Blue and Gold poured forward.
The North-Mayo men made the breakthrough in the 31st when Gallagher made his own sweet music by clipping the ball over Ballyglass goalkeeper, Paul Mannion and into the corner of the net.
The beach boys took that advantage to the break and went in search of another goal immediately on the resumption. Ian McNulty sent a shot screaming by the butt of the upright in the 47th and three minutes later he was on hand to send a screamer into the roof of the net from the edge of the box.
It was a superb goal and seemed to have secured the silverware because Ballyglass had shown very little attacking flair up to that point. The leaders had a wonderful chance to extend their lead even further when they were awarded a penalty in the 63rd minute.
A long ball over the Ballyglass defence was chased down by John Clarke. Paul Mannion raced off his line and seemed to get to the ball before Clarke barged into him but the goalkeeper was penalized and a spot kick was signaled. Kevin Whyte stepped forward but Mannion produced a great save to keep his side in the game.
That seemed to inspire the Red and White and they hit the net five minutes later. Daniel Burke made ground down the left and when his cross arrived at the back post, Dean Connolly was on hand to rattle the ball to the roof of the net.
Suddenly, the whole atmosphere of the game changed as Ballyglass sensed a comeback and Killala became a little nervous. The chasers pushed forward incessantly and caused panic in the leaders’ goal-mouth but they couldn’t find a way past Sean McHale.
The closest they came to an equaliser arrived in the 85th minute when Johnny Morrin gained possession 20-yards from goal and laid the ball into the path of Kevin Burke. The midfielder drove a first-time shot towards the roof of the net but McHale pulled off an acrobatic save to divert it over the bar.
Both sides had half chances to alter the scoreline in the closing moments but all came to nothing as the Seasiders readied themselves to celebrate a famous victory.
KILLALA: Sean McHale, Matt Webb, Kevin Whyte, Eamon Knox, Aidan Ferguson, Ian McNulty, Mark McDonnell, Brendan Ryan, Rory Gallagher, Micheal Noone, John Clarke. Subs: David Lowther (for McDonnell 37-inj), Alan Murphy (for McNulty 76).
BALLYGLASS: Paul Mannion, Keith Brett, PJ Gibbons, Darragh Ruane, Daniel Burke, Kevin Burke, Dean Connolly, Niall Sheridan, Alan Plunkett, John Noonan, Brian Keane. Subs: Gerard Mahon (for Keane 50), Gary Loftus (for Plunkett 51), Johnny Morrin (for Sheridan 74).
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Killala 3 Claremorris B 3
U-16 boys gained their first point of the league in this 3-3 draw against Claremorris B.Claremorris took an early lead but Killala equalised through C Noone leaving it 1-1 at half time.J Massey gave Killala the lead only for them to then concede two soft goals. In the final ten minutes Killala threw everything into attack and J Lally made it 3-3.Killala still had chances to win it but had to settle for a share of the spoils.
Team:P Collins D Langan P Carey J Massey S Carey E Bourke E O Neill D O Boyle J Lally S Helly C Noone
Subs:D O Hara R O Hara C Monaghan J Carroll
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Westport Utd 2 Killala 4
Their was no goal glut this time on the ladies visit to the Sportspark Ground but a goal by Emma Gilroy after only 60 seconds did suggest that . Aine McLean added a second to underline the visitors dominance and Emma Gilroy scored a fine individual goal just on the stroke of halftime to give Killala a 3 goal cushion. Substitute Patricia Coyle scored the fourth goal on her debut for the club before Westport scored a couple of late consolation goals. Team Emma Varley, Sorcha McGee, Martina Walker, Olivia McGloin, Sarah Farrell, Nicola Leonard, Ciara McDonnell, Ailish Collins, Niamh Collins, Emma Gilroy, Aine McLean Subs Sharon Hughes, Patricia Coyle, Aoife Munnelly, Elaine Lowther
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