Last Saturday the men’s thirds hosted Raphoe seconds at Comber Leisure Centre. Having been on the wrong side of a 9 goal thumping in Donegal earlier in the season, North Down knew that they would have a scrap on their hands. However, following last week’s win against another team that doesn’t travel well, the Comber…
Last Saturday the men’s thirds hosted the real Kilkeel second eleven at Comber leisure Centre. Sitting second bottom in a relegation battle that includes at least the lower six teams, it was vital that the Comber side started picking up points with potentially 5 wins required from their last 7 games. A Braveheart esque rally…
North Down ladies fifths travelled to Ballyclare High School to play Parkview seconds on Saturday looking to repeat their 4-0 win earlier in the season. Missing injured Ann McBride with Keri Portinga in her place the North Down defence looked jittery in the first quarter giving away a series of penalty corners but good goalkeeping…
Last Saturday the ladies thirds hosted CIYMS thirds at Comber Leisure Centre. Following on from the previous week’s loss against Raphoe the team knew that an improved performance was required. The home team started strongly and immediately put CI under a lot of pressure. North Down produced some great team work, passing the ball out…
The ladies seconds game at home to Larne seconds on Friday evening (18th) has been postponed due to Covid.
A great match against our friends at Ballynahinch on Sunday. They were let down by their keeper late on so we agreed to play 8 outfield players. We also agreed to give the boys a good run out with a 4 x 15mins match, not sure some of the fans thought that such a good…
North Down ladies travelled to Portadown last Saturday knowing three points was a must to retain their position at the top of the Senior League but would require a great team effort and mindset. During the first quarter North Down had a shaky start with some lack of control and stray passes allowing Portadown plenty…
North Down entertained Newry on Saturday at Comber Leisure Centre in the final game before the league splits. Having defeated Newry earlier in the season North Down entered the game with confidence and were hoping to end this part of the league on a high but Newry had other ideas and their fighting performance was…
North Down fourths travelled to take on South Antrim fourths on Saturday for a bottom of the table decider. With a strong starting lineup, and even two substitutes this week, they started well creating chances but, failing to score, found themselves 2-0 down at the end of the first quarter. Things got worse as…
North Down thirds travelled to take on high flyers Lisnagarvey fourths on Saturday. Sitting at the opposite end of the table, and rightly in a relegation battle, the thirds knew they would be in for a tough match despite a 4-0 home victory in October. Setting up a three quarter press frustrated the home side…