Match Report: Saturday 23rd November v Friends
By Ballyclare High School on 28 November, 2019
The first quarter began quite slowly in the 1stXI match, although both teams managed a number of attacks. On one of these occasions the Ballyclare attacking play was broken down, which led to a counter attack by Friends who scored the first and only goal of the match. With greater pace in the second half, Ballyclare won several penalty corners in the remaining two quarters of the game but were unable to convert them. The goalkeepers on both sides were forced to make some good saves. Despite playing very well all around the pitch and creating plenty of opportunities, Ballyclare were unable to find a reply to the early Friends goal. Niamh Hogan was player of the match for some excellent saves during the game.
Good work from the Ballyclare 2AXI in the first two quarters of their game resulted in plenty of pressure in the Friends circle, including a penalty corner, but unfortunately with no result. After half time, a penalty corner in the third quarter was well converted by Kaitlyn Meredith-Gault to put Ballyclare 1-0 up. Friends responded well, winning a corner of their own, but it was well defended by Ballyclare. Further skilled defending resulted in a clean sheet for Ballyclare, with the one earlier goal proving decisive. Abigail Kennedy was player of the match, working hard in defence to clear the ball out of the circle.
Despite a positive start with some pressure on the Friends goal, the U14A team found themselves 1-0 down at half time. Rachel Cox hit the post in a good effort to equalise in the second half but, although Ballyclare kept a good intensity, Friends scored twice more from short corners. The final score was a 3-0 loss, with Scarlett Dunn player of the match.
The U14B team were evenly matched with their Friends counterparts and the score was 0-0 at half time. Within five minutes of the restart Friends had scored from a penalty corner, but although Ballyclare won three corners of their own, they were unable to find a reply. Katie Wasson and Lea-Rose Cleland were players of the match for their strong defensive work.
The first quarter began quite slowly in the 1stXI match, although both teams managed a number of attacks. On one of these occasions the Ballyclare attacking play was broken down, which led to a counter attack by Friends who scored the first and only goal of the match. With greater pace in the second half, Ballyclare won several penalty corners in the remaining two quarters of the game but were unable to convert them. The goalkeepers on both sides were forced to make some good saves. Despite playing very well all around the pitch and creating plenty of opportunities, Ballyclare were unable to find a reply to the early Friends goal. Niamh Hogan was player of the match for some excellent saves during the game.
Good work from the Ballyclare 2AXI in the first two quarters of their game resulted in plenty of pressure in the Friends circle, including a penalty corner, but unfortunately with no result. After half time, a penalty corner in the third quarter was well converted by Kaitlyn Meredith-Gault to put Ballyclare 1-0 up. Friends responded well, winning a corner of their own, but it was well defended by Ballyclare. Further skilled defending resulted in a clean sheet for Ballyclare, with the one earlier goal proving decisive. Abigail Kennedy was player of the match, working hard in defence to clear the ball out of the circle.
Despite a positive start with some pressure on the Friends goal, the U14A team found themselves 1-0 down at half time. Rachel Cox hit the post in a good effort to equalise in the second half but, although Ballyclare kept a good intensity, Friends scored twice more from short corners. The final score was a 3-0 loss, with Scarlett Dunn player of the match.
The U14B team were evenly matched with their Friends counterparts and the score was 0-0 at half time. Within five minutes of the restart Friends had scored from a penalty corner, but although Ballyclare won three corners of their own, they were unable to find a reply. Katie Wasson and Lea-Rose Cleland were players of the match for their strong defensive work.
After a very positive start, the U13A team were 1-0 up through Sophie Cox’s run into the circle and accurate shot. After the break, Friends managed to pull a goal back to make it 1-1. Staying calm, great teamwork between Hayley Rolston and Sophie Cox again saw the ball in the back of the net for Ballyclare through Sophie’s strong sweep. The final score was a 2-1 win for Ballyclare, with Erin McClernon player of the match.
It was a 0-0 deadlock at half time for the U13B team, despite good play and chances for both teams. In the second half Ballyclare secured two short corners, but were unfortunately not able to convert either. As a result, the score remained 0-0 at the end of the game. Right back Lily Lockhart was player of the match.
After a very positive start, the U13A team were 1-0 up through Sophie Cox’s run into the circle and accurate shot. After the break, Friends managed to pull a goal back to make it 1-1. Staying calm, great teamwork between Hayley Rolston and Sophie Cox again saw the ball in the back of the net for Ballyclare through Sophie’s strong sweep. The final score was a 2-1 win for Ballyclare, with Erin McClernon player of the match.
It was a 0-0 deadlock at half time for the U13B team, despite good play and chances for both teams. In the second half Ballyclare secured two short corners, but were unfortunately not able to convert either. As a result, the score remained 0-0 at the end of the game. Right back Lily Lockhart was player of the match.
