Football fans in Donegal were treated to a weekend of high-octane action as the Voodoo Cup kicked off with several nail-biting encounters. The tournament, which features teams from the Donegal Junior League, delivered plenty of drama and late-game heroics on Saturday, August 29th.
The most intense clash of the day saw Letterkenny Rovers and Fanad United trade goals in a ten-goal thriller that ended 5-5. The tie was eventually decided by a tense penalty shootout, with Letterkenny Rovers holding their nerve to progress 6-5.
Elsewhere, goal-scoring was the order of the day as Convoy Arsenal edged out Drumkeen United in a staggering 7-8 scoreline. It was a tough afternoon for defenses across the league, with other close matches including Donegal Town’s 3-2 victory over Fintown Harps and a tight 3-2 win for Kilmacrennan Celtic against Swilly Rovers.
Other notable results saw Ballybofey United secure a clean 2-0 win over Drumoghill, while Glencar Celtic and Kildrum Tigers both marched into the next round with dominant 3-0 victories. As the tournament progresses, teams will be looking to sharpen their focus to avoid early elimination in this competitive bracket.
Source: highlandradio.com
