Match Reports
Friday 30th October
Saturday 31st October
Armagh 4ths 1 Randalstown 4ths 0
With only a handful of points separating
these two teams in the league, the Randalstown girls were well aware
that winning this match was going to be no easy feat. The long, tiring
drive to Armagh, left the girls lethargic as the match began, having
a knock on effect on their usually excellent performance. Randalstown
had their share of attacking breaks, however their target remained untouched.
As the first half drew to a close, Armagh were awarded a free hit, just
yards from their attacking circle, as a result of this, and some questionable
play, that Armagh battled their way to the backboard.
The second half began, and Randalstown again showed their dominance,
however they were unable to make a mark on the score sheet. Both teams
yo- yoed the ball up and down the pitch, yet at the final whistle the
score remained 1-0 to Armagh. This was the first game the girls have
failed to secure a win in, and hopefully the girls will return to their
winning form in their next league fixture which is away to Grosvenor
3rds.
The team would like to extend their thanks to Lenny McKee for making
the journey to umpire this match.
Randalstown 5ths 11 Newry 2nds 4
The fifths travelled to Newry on Saturday morning to play their first
round of the Minor Cup. With the push back at 11.30am, it was an early
start for the visitors, and Randalstown were caught napping when they
found themselves a goal down within the first 2 minutes. However this
setback was short lived and it soon became apparent that Randalstown
were not going to let themselves get beaten.
The equaliser came in the ninth minute when Karen Swann took the ball
up the pitch, gave a long pass to Amy Mellor on the right wing and her
first time cross to Emily Reid resulted in Emily getting her first goal
of the morning.
Two minutes later Randalstown were ahead with Gillian Weir’s persistence
paying off and when she won the ball she crossed to Samantha McCormack.
She again found Emily in the circle waiting to score her second.
Newry were still hopeful of getting back into the game, but Rhianna
Brown was stopping every ball down the left wing and Beth McFarland
was also stopping any attack down the right wing and also creating attacking
moves. Meanwhile fourteen year old Gillian Weir and fifteen year old
Emily Reid were causing havoc for the Newry team. Both girls play excellently
together, and their work rate on and off the ball is commendable for
2 players of such a young age. Emily is always looking for the ball
and her goal tally of 15 in just 5 games is proof of this.
The team scored three more goals before halftime. Megan Lamont passed
to Emily. This time her shot at goal was saved but Amy Mellor knocked
in the rebound. Emily’s eagerness resulted in her intercepting a Newry
hit out and scoring and a few minutes later she got another when after
taking the ball up the pitch she had a one-two with Gillian and then
took the ball around the keeper to make the halftime score 5-1.
Gillian deservedly got on the score sheet right at the start of the
second half with a solo goal when she ran all the way up the pitch and
scored.
Samantha, making a welcome return to Club hockey again had a run up
the pitch, linking with Rhianna. The initial shot was saved but Megan
Lamont got the rebound.
Amy then got her second following a penalty corner. The first few shots
were saved but Amy finished off the move. Emily scored again following
good work between Samantha, Megan and herself.
Randalstown were caught out again and Newry broke free and scored.
Megan scored following a free hit and was involved in the next goal
when she took the ball up the pitch and crossed for Emily to complete
Randalstown’s scoring with her sixth goal of the game.
The Randalstown team tired and perhaps the urgency was no longer there
but they allowed Newry to come in and score two late goals.
Once again another good performance from all the players. Erica Mailey
and Lizzie Logan in defence had time to advise their young team. Many
thanks must go to Isobel Millar for playing in goals despite suffering
from an injury. Thanks also to David Mellor for umpiring the game.
This week the team are at home to Grosvenor in the league.
Randalstown U12s
Randalstown U12s had some new players with them on Sunday 24th October
when they travelled to Magherafelt to start their new season. The spectators
welcomed the move to the indoor Arena as they were kept nice and dry!
The first match as was against Ballyclare. Randalstown passed and moved
the ball well especially as this was the first time they all played
as a team. The first goal came when Randalstown were awarded a long
corner. Rebecca Hall passed quickly to Emma Clyde who struck the ball
well and found Zoe McDowell who confidently sweeped the ball into the
net.
Lois Carey, Sophie Robinson, Erin Getty, Zoe McDowell and Rebecca Hall
kept the Ballyclare Goalkeeper busy but it was Emma Clyde who outwitted
the good keeper and her reverse hit strike went into the back of the
net. Final score 2-0.
Their second match was against Derg Valley who failed to turn up which
meant the girls had a two hour wait for their last match against Harlequins.
This proved to be a harder battle as defenders, Emma Olliver and Nicola
Carlisle, along with keeper Rebecca Adaszkiewicz had a much busier match
than the first one. Unfortunately Harlequins were quicker in their passing
and moving and managed to work their way up the pitch and placed the
ball skillfully passed Rebecca into the net. However Rebecca made several
great saves determined to keep the score down. Final score 1-0 to Harlequins.
Girls and parents would like to thank Emma McClurkin for umpiring and
coach Davey Allen for taking the time to coach the girls.
Please note: Thursday 26th Nov 6.00-10.00pm
at Parkhall College Senior School, Antrim 'The BIG SHWOP' a fundraising
event where people bring good quality clothing/shoes and can swop their
items for any other items brought by other people. Great social evening
planned, with refreshments etc. All welcome! £5 donation greatly received
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