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…
North Down hosted Priorians in a lively league encounter that saw plenty of end-to-end hockey and moments of real quality from both sides. The home side got off to a strong start, winning a short corner early in the first quarter. The set piece broke down but Sophie Hoey was conposed as she picked up…
The match began with a sharp Larne side attempting to establish pressure, pushing play into the North Down half. However, this early momentum was short-lived as North Down 5s soon seized control, quickly driving the attack deep into Larne’s territory. The relentless pressure soon paid off when North Down won their first short corner. A…
In a tense and tightly contested cup match, North Down claimed victory over Bangor after a goalless draw and a dramatic run-in shootout. Bangor enjoyed plenty of attacking play throughout the match, but North Down’s defence stood strong; Rachael Murphy, Tara Leckie, Anna Crooks and Jenna Pliauga, were rock-solid at the back, reading the game…
Ladies 3s made the short trip up the road to play NICS 2s. North started as the stronger team and were rewarded with a goal from Emily Torrens from a short corner in the first quarter. Service came out fighting in the second quarter and evened the score line with the half finishing 1-1. The…
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…