In a thrilling mid-week fixture, North Down faced off against Queens, ultimately falling short with a final score of 3-2. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams showcasing their skills and determination throughout. North Down started strong, demonstrating excellent teamwork and offensive pressure. Emily Johnston opened the scoring with a fantastic goal…
North Down made the short trip to Bangor on Friday night to play one of the few matches that went ahead in the province during Storm Darragh. A well drilled game plan ahead of the whistle was evident 30 seconds into the game with a high press leading to turnover ball. Bangor found it difficult…
North Down Mens 3rd XI hosted South Antrim 4s in the first round of the Junior Shield on Saturday. The home team started well and controlled the game but where wasteful in the final third of the pitch with several opportunities coming to nothing. South caused problems themselves with one or two play makers carrying the…
North Down traveled to Kilkeel despite tough road conditions. The team was missing captain Phil Wilson, sidelined by a groin injury, and Jonny Linter due to work commitments. However, they were boosted by the return of Ross Linter, making his first appearance of the season. The first quarter was a balanced affair. Goalkeeper Rodgers reacted…
In an exhilarating display of resilience and determination, North Down Ladies 4s overturned a 2-0 deficit to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Ards Ladies 4s. The match, filled with drama and intensity, was a true testament to the fighting spirit of the North Down team. Ards took an early advantage in the first half,…
North Down had to forgo home advantage for their home game with Instonians due to the condition of the pitch at the Leisure Centre. Thanks to Campbell College we were able to secure the use of their facilities. North Down opened on the attack and McKeown had an effort saved at the expense of a…
In a closely contested encounter, the Ladies 2s faced Dromore, ultimately falling to a narrow 1-0 defeat. Despite having the lion’s share of possession and controlling much of the first half, we struggled to find the back of the net, a recurring theme that proved costly. The match started positively for North Down who created…
North Down Hockey Club Under 15 Boys Triumph Over Annadale in the Ulster Hockey Intermediate League. In an exhilarating away match, the North Down Hockey Club Under 15 boys secured a thrilling 5-3 victory against Annadale Hockey Club. The team showcased exceptional skill and teamwork, with standout performances from several players who drove the attack…
The Mens 3s hosted Saintfield 2s in Comber on Saturday. Having previously beaten them in the cup, the mood was confident in returning to winning ways. As the match got underway, the newly sand dressed pitch slowed play down, caused passes to go astray and affected first touches….. or that’s what the Comber men would…
North Down travelled to The Dub on Saturday to play high flying Queens in the Premier League hoping to follow up their victory over Bangor with another fine performance. It was Queens who inserted early pressure with a short corner being awarded for feet but this was cleared by the reliable Jordan Linter. At the…