14.9.23 Rugantinos Boys U18 League - BUFC 2-2 Strand Celtic (Mac Sharry Park) DRAW

Ballisodare Utd took on Strand Celtic in MacSharry Park and dominated the first ten minutes of the game but did not capitalise on their chances. Strand picked up the pace and had Several opportunities but could not get past the Ballisodare Keeper, Jakub Wodz, who Kept BUFC in the game with some fantastic saves.

Strand finally went ahead in the 34th Minute when Oisin Whelan’s Free kick looped over the advancing goalkeeper to give Strand the half time lead. Five minutes into the second half Strand increased their lead with Oran Harte’s Strike and it looked like Strand Celtic would push on to dominate matters. But the Ballisodare boys stuck to their task and pressured The Strand defence for the next twenty minutes and were rewarded for their efforts when Shane Gethin's slotted his effort past the Strand Keeper, Adams, in goal. It was Gethin’s Again who broke through five minutes later and calmly finished his effort equalising for Ballisodare United in the 75th minute. Both sides went at it for the remainder of the game but could not find the winner and had to share the points on the night.  Great start to season for Management team of Derek Sweeney, Tony Cotter & Mehdi Barra.

15.9.23 Ivor Parkes Painter & Decorator U17 League - BUFC 5-1 Strand Celtic (Mac Sharry Park) WIN

On Friday evening Robbie Kennedy's and Paudraic Harte's u17 lads dampened the Strand spirit with a scintillating start to their season. Ben Sherlock, Adam Taheny, Cian Kennedy, Adam Mannion and Cameron Flanagan with the goals.

15.9.23 Sligo Pallets Premier League Round 3 - BUFC 2-3 Merville United (Home) LOSS

Merville took the lead when Jimmy Monaghan curled at left footed free to the back of the net after 26 minutes. Ballisodare hit back on the double with two well taken goals from Keith Cotter in the 29th and 32nd minutes to lead 2-1 at half time.

Ballisodare's Stephen Fallon hit the bar with a header in the second half, but the big turning point happened in the 73rd minute. Merville keeper Kyle Crawley saved well from Adam Grace and Merville broke immediately to equalise through Paul McAteer, 2-2.

It looked like it would be a point apiece until errors in the Ballisodare rear-guard lead to the awarding of a penalty to Merville in the 88th minute. Tyler Stallard stepped up and slotted home to give Merville all 3 points.

Next up for the lads is a home tie v Ballinrobe Town from Mayo in the FAI Junior Cup. 2pm. Sunday 24th September.

16.9.23 Connaught Cup Boys U16 - BUFC V Salthill Devon B, Galway (Away) WIN

BUFC U16s recorded a resounding 3-0 win on the road in Galway in the Connacht Cup this afternoon. After a match delayed an hour by the late arrival of the match official, the lads were on the front foot for the duration of the first half and 0-0 at H/T didn't reflect our superiority.

Chances were created and spurned in the first half but that was not the case in the 2nd as the lads scored 10 minutes after the resumption, a classy and composed finish from Brandon Meehan. 10 minutes from the end, Brandon added his 2nd following a great run and delivery from Cillian Deery. Adam Taheny provided the finish for the last, bravely beating the advancing Devon keeper and heading past him in the last minute.

A very proud, Co-Manager Mossy Egan said "It was a superb performance from start to finish and hard to pick a MOTM but it was a day when our back 4 in particular deserve huge credit for an aggressive and composed performance throughout. Merville next on Wednesday night, a match we hopefully play with a huge self-belief from today's outing"

16.9.23 Connaught Cup U12 Boys - BUFC 0-2 Colga FC, Galway (Home) LOSS

Unfortunately this game did not go our way despite the valiant effort of our young troops. The lads played to the final whistle but could not match Colga's efficiency in front of goals. The travelling support were treated to first class hospitality provided by the families, coaches and club after the game and the smiles were soon back on our lads face which is what it is all about.

16.9.23 Connaught Cup U14 Boys - BUFC V Mostrim. Longford (Away) LOSS

Our lads trip to Longford was not a fruitful one and they found it hard going on the grass pitch against a team that took their chances. Ryan Maloney with the pick of the goals on a day when things just did not go our way, back to the drawing board and league action.

U12 GIRLS CONNAUGHT CUP GAME REPORT TO FOLLOW