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u16 / u14 football updates

eugene kerr — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:53:30 +0000

The U16s had a fine win over Kilrea in a closely contested league match at Rossa Park. 2 goals from Shane Heavron in the second half assisted the Rossas to a four point victory.

The U14s having narrowly (3-05 to 1-08) defeated Swatragh in the championship within the last fortnight again travelled to Davitt Park, this time for a league encounter. The young Rossas played some fine football in a very entertaining match with both teams battling hard until the end, this time ending in a draw. Final score Rossas 2-10, Swatragh 3-07.

u14 Boys v Bellaghy Report

eugene kerr — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:47:21 +0000

Rossa suffered a heavy defeat at Bellaghy on Sunday in their third match of the Derry 2010 Feile Na NoG .They got off to a poor start conceding an early penalty. However, Cathan Quinn in the Rossa goal limited the damage to one point by pushing the ball over the bar from the spot kick. An excellent point from Shea Murphy soon had the teams on level terms but then Bellaghy took control of the game with 4 unanswered points. In the last five minutes of the first half the Rossa players matched Bellaghy throughout the field and a goal from Shea Murphy reduced the deficit to 2 points leaving Rossa trailing by 0-6 to 1-1 at the break.

Rossa went into the second half with renewed confidence but two quick goals followed by a second Bellaghy penalty ended this game as a competition. A late consolation goal from Shea Murphy helped reduce the deficit in what was a disappointing performance from Rossa. Final score Bellaghy 4-9 Rossa 2-2.

Rossa’s next competitive game will be on 27 March at Home to Slaughneill. This break will give the players time to put in some hard training and hopefully improve their team performance. Training continues, as usual, on Thursday at 6pm in Meadowbank Sports Arena.

U14 Boys v Ballinascreen Report

eugene kerr — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:48:21 +0000

Rossa hosted Ballinascreen in their second match of the Derry 2010 Feile Na nOg on Sunday.

In a low scoring first half, which saw most of the play dominated by Ballinascreen, Rossa trailed at the break by 1-2 to 0-2. Both Rossa scores coming from Shea Murphy (one free).

Both teams exchanged points early in the second half before Rossa fell further behind conceding a second goal. Rossa replied with a goal from Michael Lynch but a further 2 Ballinascreen points in quick succession ended any hope of a Rossa revival. Final score Rossa 1-4 Ballinascreen 2-6. Best for Rossa were Shea Murphy, Michael Lynch and Odhran Grimes.

Rossa make the short trip to neighbours Bellaghy next Sunday for their third match. Training as usual on Thursday at 6pm in Meadowbank Sports Arena.

U14 Boys Doire Feile

eugene kerr — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:41:16 +0000

Rossa U14s travelled to Glen on Sunday for their opening match in the Derry 2010 Feile Na NoG.

Trailing 0-5 to 0-1 at half time Rossa fell further behind conceding a soft goal directly from the throw in at the start of the second half. Points from Michael Lynch and Shea Murphy and a goal from Kieran Lynch gave the team new confidence. A further point from Ronan Young followed closely by a goal from Ronan McCusker left just one score in it with only 2 minutes remaining. With Glen now feeling the pressure Rossa pushed forward but to no avail.

The game ended with one final Glen attack resulting in a score extending their lead to 4 points. Final score Glen 1-11 Rossa 2-4. Best for Rossa were Conor McErlain, Calvin Smyth and Ronan McCusker.

Rossa will look to build on this good initial performance at home to Ballinascreen next Sunday. Training, as usual, on Thursday at 6pm in Meadowbank Sports Arena.

All Ireland Feile 2010

eugene kerr — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:26:30 +0000

Anyone with outstanding forms that have been filled in is asked to contact Feile Officer Martin Donnelly as soon as possible on the number below.

We still require at least another 10 host families. Contact me as soon as possible.

Anyone interested in hosting players for next years All Ireland Feile which is being held in Co. Derry should contact Feile Officer Martin Donnelly on 07958047318 as soon as possible. It is imperative that all parents of U 14 boys and girls and any other club members who would like to be a host family contact me as soon as possible.