Bonagee United held to derby draw by Letterkenny Rovers

Bonagee United’s Ulster Senior League title tilt suffered a setback on Friday night when they were held to a draw by derby foes Letterkenny Rovers.

Letterkenny Rovers 2 Bonagee United 2

This stalemate comes after recent draws against reigning champions Cockhill Celtic and Finn Harps Under-21s.

The weather Gods were not kind as the game was played in a continuous downpour. Credit must be given to both sides who played out an entertaining encounter at Leckview Park.

It was the visitors who made an early breakthrough when Michael Funston neatly took possession of a cross from the left before firing an angled shot past Mark Anthony McGinley in the home goal.

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Rovers responded quickly and Gareth Doherty forced a good stop from Oisin Cannon while Gabby Aduaka shot narrowly over.

Rovers deservedly drew level on 21 minutes when Tim Callaghan reacted quickest and netted from close range after an Aduaka looping header came back off the bar.

Lee McMonagle forced a good stop from McGinley before Rovers then took the lead on 41 minutes. Gareth Doherty's teasing corner caused confusion in the box and Stephen Black headed past his own keeper under pressure from Callaghan.

Bonagee responded well and were level just before the break when Tony McNamee, with a fine volleyed effort, rifled home with match referee John Coll not entertaining the home shouts for a foul on Doherty in the build-up to the goal.

It was the home side who were on the front foot for much of the second half and came close on three occasions while title chasing Bonagee could not break down a sturdy Rovers defence well marshalled by Conor Tourish.