North Down went into Saturday\u2019s clash looking to build on their strong team performance from the previous week, and they made the perfect start when Eve Porter struck early to give the home side the lead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the advantage, Dromore showed their pace on the counterattack and put North Down under sustained pressure. However, the hosts doubled their tally when Sophie Hoey sent a precise pass across to Libby McMullan, who made no mistake in finding the backboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dromore refused to back down and pulled one back, but just before half-time North Down reasserted their control. A well-worked penalty corner was coolly finished by Ali Best, sending the teams in at the break with North Down 3\u20131 ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second half was all about Dromore pressure, as the visitors carved out multiple penalty corners but couldn\u2019t find the finishing touch. North Down weathered the storm and hit back on the break, with Emily Torrens firing home to stretch the lead to 4\u20131.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dromore managed a late response with a second goal just before the final whistle, but it wasn\u2019t enough to deny North Down a deserved 4\u20132 victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fantastic effort from the team. Many thanks to Coach Wes and Judith Orr for umpiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Burch Autos Player of the match: Kathryn Rogers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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