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After the disappointment of losing the local derby last week North Down were hoping for better against a strong Queens side at the leisure centre on Saturday. However their inability to close a game out again proved costly. Having taken a 4-2 lead in the third quarter they lost their belief and allowed Queens to…
The thirds hosted Raphoe seconds on Saturday in blustery, wet conditions in a Junior Two league game. The Donegal men travelled with only 11 players and no umpire, so the home game plan was to use the numbers to their advantage and out run them on the fitness front. The game started well with North…
North Down and NICS both in search of points to secure their place in next years Premier League played out a 2-2 draw at Stormont last Wednesday. In driving rain both sides began very cautiously but it was Service who were first to strke.The North Down defence failed to clear and the ball broke to…
North Down travelled to Cookstown on Saturday in a confident mood following the previous weeks positive result but found the home side a much more difficult challenge and without Phil Wilson, Chris Speers and skipper Ross Linter were no match for the side just relegated from the IHL. Cookstown pressed from the start and only…
North Down men’s thirds travelled to Lisburn to face a tough South Antrim side in their opening league cup fixture. North Down soaked up pressure for the first 15 minutes without conceding. As the game went on the boys grew in confidence and had numerous opportunities to take the lead. North Down looked dangerous. A…
After the frustration of last week’s cancellation, the Ladies 5s were eager to get back on the pitch at Londonderry Park last night and chase another three points against South Antrim 4s. The visitors started brightly, pressing hard down the wings and forcing the defence into action. A well-defended early penalty corner unfortunately fell kindly…