North Down opened the match with real intent, dominating early possession and setting an energetic tempo. Their pressure paid off midway through the first quarter when Rachael Murphy produced a composed, clinical finish following a beautiful weighted pass from Andrea Mockford,giving North Down a deserved 1–0 lead. The second quarter saw North Down continue to…
North Down Ladies 5s secured a well-deserved three points in a hard-fought home fixture against NICS Ladies 4s on Saturday, with a dominant performance sealing a 2-0 victory. The home side began the game with intensity, consistently applying pressure on the NICS circle. The breakthrough came thanks to the relentless effort of Ella Garrett. It…
This week, North Down 3rd XI travelled to Banbridge. The home side came out strong from the first whistle, scoring twice in the opening quarter. North Down began to settle into their rhythm, but Banbridge added a third goal before halftime. North Down delivered a solid performance in the third quarter, using shorter passes to…
As the temperatures drop, North Down are back again, stepping onto the Ferris Park pitches with high spirits. The match started with an immediate fierce atmosphere. Bouncing off each other’s energy Caitlin Taylor and Megan Murray drove us towards the goal mouth with the prospect of success potentially looming. Unfortunately this was quickly turned around…
On Saturday, North Down Ladies’ 1st XI faced league leaders Dungannon. Despite a strong start, the team ultimately succumbed to a 3-0 defeat, marking their fourth loss in the league. North Down began the game with determination, showcasing solid link-up play with midfielder Megan Murray effectively feeding the forward line. The defense, led by goalkeeper…
North Down travelled to Limavady at the weekend, returning to a ground where they had suffered a heavy cup defeat last season. Determined to show their progress, the squad arrived focused and ready for a much stronger performance. The home side started brightly, immediately using well-drilled set plays and their pace up front to put…
The match started quickly with outcomes in the circle for North Down after the first two minutes. Unfortunately, nothing came from these penalty corners but that did not stop Gabby Scates from continuing to burst into the circle from midfield. The second quarter saw more chances for both teams with Megan Murray, Sophie Leckie and…
1st quarter – match started evenly for both teams, there were plenty of chances at both ends. North down goalkeeper, Helena Press, made great saves and frustrated the Saintfield team as they couldn’t squeeze the ball passed her. There were many energetic runs from the 3 North Down forwards Lucy Dean, Katie Johnston and Ella…
In a crucial away fixture against Belfast Harlequins, both teams went into the match knowing that three points were essential. North Down started strongly, setting the tempo early and putting pressure on the home side. Their early dominance was rewarded when Kate Cafferkey found the back of the net, continuing her impressive goal-scoring run this season….
North Down Ladies 1st XI faced a challenging trip on Saturday afternoon as they travelled to play Randalstown at Antrim Forum. Despite a determined and disciplined display, North Down were edged out 2–0 by a strong home side who capitalised on their chances. From the outset, North Down showed good organisation and defensive structure, absorbing…