North Down ladies met Dungannon at Comber last Saturday for the third time this season, this time in the quarter finals of the Senior Cup. North Down anticipated a fast paced game and worked hard in the first quarter to keep the score at 0-0 despite good passes and breaks from the opposition. The second…
North Down seconds hosted Lurgan thirds on Saturday in Comber and following their 9-1 win in Lurgan in November were confident of pulling off another victory. The first quarter started off well with Jenna Pliauga scoring her first goal from a rebound from Lurgan’s keeper. After the first goal, North Down continued strongly with some…
North Down ladies 5ths took on a very strong Holywood 2nds team on Saturday at Regent House with a squad of 14. In the first quarter North Down were under constant attack but the defence played with such determination that the score was 0-0 with goalkeeper Alexia Surgenor making some great saves and all the…
The ladies seconds hosted Pegasus thirds at Enler Park last Saturday and, as this was the second time the two teams faced each other in the league this season, expectations were for a tight contest. Both teams came out fighting, attacking hard, chasing down every ball and working back tirelessly in support of each other…
Having been knocked out of the Junior Cup 2-1 by Queens seven days earlier, the ladies thirds hosted them again last Saturday for the first time in the league at Comber Leisure Centre. North Down had a promising first 10 minutes with attacking play from the mid and the forward line. However, this was short…
North Down ladies travelled to Ferris Park in Dromore last Saturday without a win since early October and hoping to get points on the board. The game started with some strong and steady play from North Down with Heather Shannon, Bethan Crawford and Caitlin Taylor in defence working the ball around the back quickly and…
North Down seconds hosted Lisnagarvey seconds in the second round of the McConnell Shield in Comber last Saturday. The visitors started well immediately forcing North Down keeper Helena Press into action as they pinned the hosts back in their own circle. The high press made it difficult for the defence to clear the danger and…
North Down ladies thirds travelled to The Glade in Mossley last Friday night to play their first league fixture against the home team thirds. Having played them a few weeks earlier in the cup and winning 1-0, they were expecting another tight game. Due to the recent inclement weather the pitch was well watered and…
North Down seconds had an away league fixture with Lurgan thirds last Saturday and made it three wins on the bounce in a comfortable 9-1 victory. North Down started off strongly gaining possession in the first few minutes and playing fast hockey into the circle. A lovely ball picked up by Andrea Mockford in the…
North Down ladies travelled to Coleraine for a much anticipated game in the Senior League and a thrilling contest ended in a 0-0 draw. The visitors’ defensive lineup of Heather Brittain, Bethan Crawford, Angelique Toombs and Caitlin Taylor showcased incredible teamwork and resilience in maintaining a clean sheet and holding off Coleraine’s attack through the…