In the only match of the day, the sixth eleven drew 2 – 2 with Bangor 5ths at a damp and gloomy Ards Leisure Centre. The young sixths started slowly and the experienced Bangor team completely dominated the first 10 minutes. Against the run of play Josh Gilmore had the ball in the net following…
North Down travelled to Stormont on Sunday to play PSNI in a rearranged league fixture with the visiting supporters speculating if this was North Down’s first ever official Sunday game. In wet blustery conditions North Down completely overran a police team which had achieved some good results of late by winning by the margin of…
North Down seconds hosted Lisnagarvey thirds last Saturday at Enler Park after recording an impressive win at Banbridge seconds the week before. There was much positivity going into this one even though Garvey had turned the seconds over 4-1 in the away fixture earlier in the season. The seconds had a strong look to their…
Last Saturday the ladies seconds travelled away to Civil Service seconds and after a frustrating 4-1 defeat in Comber at the start of the season North Down were looking forward to the return match. Civil Service started out the stronger of the two teams with good play around the pitch however sweeper Rebecca Walker and…
The third eleven hosted Lisnagarvey fifths on Saturday knowing they faced a tough task against a side flying high in Junior League 3. The game was an entertaining one played in tough conditions and from the word go there was plenty of attacking hockey. The visitors settled the quicker and tested Lee Brown in the…
League leaders Portadown made the journey to Comber last Saturday hoping to continue their unbeaten start to the season whilst North Down were determined to get something from this match after a disappointing performance the previous week in Cookstown. Shannen White had recovered from an injury scare during the week to keep her place in…
North Down gave one of their best performances of the season to defeat Campbellians by 7-1 at Comber Leisure Centre last Saturday. Games between these two sides have always been close affairs but on this occasion a lack of discipline and being unable to match the pace of the North Down game particularly in the…
On Saturday the ladies 2nds travelled the short trip away to Deramore Park to play Belfast Harlequins 4ths wanting to come away with all 3 points. North Down started the stronger of the two teams with excellent quick passing proving too fast for Harlequins at times. Having the luxury of two subs these were used…
The men’s seconds travelled to Havelock Park on Saturday to take on a struggling Banbridge 2nd XI who had picked up 7 points so far this season, the same as North Down. Both teams knew this was a massive game and a win for either side could potentially result in a mid table position. North…
North Down ladies fourths travelled to play Annadale seconds at Lagan College last Saturday to begin the second half of the league fixtures. The Annadale side started the stronger team and within a short time had scored and for the first time this season North Down were behind in a game. Eventually the visitors settled…