Dundalk Schoolboys League Dominate Gothia Cup Clash
By ArdeePost Reporter
Match Report: Dundalk Schoolboys League 7 – 0 Mjölby AI/FF
Gothia Cup 2025 | Sweden
Gothenburg, Sweden – July 14, 2025
The Dundalk Schoolboys League produced a performance of sheer brilliance and dominance as they routed Swedish side Mjölby AI/FF with an emphatic 7-0 victory in their opening fixture at the prestigious Gothia Cup 2025.
The match kicked off with electric energy, and it took just seconds for Ardee Celtic forward Danny Leavy to find the net, giving Dundalk the dream start with a goal straight from kickoff. The early momentum clearly shook their Swedish opponents, and it didn’t take long for the Irish side to extend their lead.
By the third minute, Luke McGovern slotted home the second goal with precision, further stamping Dundalk’s authority on the game. Just eight minutes later, Tym Varshytskyi made it 3-0, finishing off a slick passing move with confidence and composure.
The first half ended with Dundalk firmly in control, and as the second half began, Ahmad Khello helped restart the attack and tempo. But it was the Eoghan Mullen Show that truly captured the headlines.
Starting in the 35th minute, Mullen launched a goal-scoring blitz that left spectators stunned and the opposition reeling. He netted his first with a thunderous strike, followed it up with a second just three minutes later, and completed a sensational hat-trick in the 39th minute, all in the space of four breathless minutes.
And he wasn’t done yet.
By the 45th minute, Mullen struck again, scoring his fourth goal of the match to round off a performance that will long be remembered by fans and scouts alike. His stamina, positioning, and lethal finishing proved too much for the Swedish side to contain.
Final Score: Dundalk Schoolboys League 7 – 0 Mjölby AI/FF
This opening match has firmly placed Dundalk Schoolboys League as one of the early contenders in the Gothia Cup 2025. With standout players like Eoghan Mullen in top form, they’ve sent a clear message to the rest of the tournament: they are here to compete—and to win.
Dundalk Schoolboys League is one of just two clubs representing the Republic of Ireland at the prestigious Gothia Cup 2025 in Sweden. Competing in the Boys 15 category, they join a massive international field of 250 teams from 29 countries. The teams have been split into 62 groups, with Dundalk Schoolboys League placed in Group 28 alongside Mjölby AI/FF, BK Kenty 2, and Sandarna BK 2.
The team hails from Co.Louth, located roughly 1,200 kilometers from Gothenburg, the host city of the tournament. They are joined in the competition by another club from their region—Glenmuir United FC—highlighting the strong footballing talent emerging from the Co.Louth area.