Pól O'Brollachain [paulbradley@carryduffgac.com]

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u16 Ladies vs Loughinisland Match Report
Carryduff 1 - 2 Loughinisland 0 -0

Carryduff girls moved into the next round of the championship with this well deserved victory over visitors Loughinisland in this championship first round replay.

First half was a close fought affair with Carryduff's Susanne Baxter and Eimear McKay just getting on top of midfield. Each time Loughinisland went forward they were met by a solid home defence in which Emma Swail, Jemma Mulligan, and Antonia O'Kane starred. The Loughinisland defence also proved difficult to break down. Carryduff's persistence however resulted in a penalty which the visiting keeper did well to save. Home pressure continued and an Orla Conway point separated the teams at the interval.

Carryduff moved up a gear after the restart. A point from Susanne Baxter and a well struck goal by Orla McCaffrey saw them move into a comfortable lead, which they held until the final whistle. Carryduff had good performances from Aine Molloy, Aoife King, and super sub Emma Magorrian.

Team as follows;

Kathryn Rooney, Emma Swail, Antonia O'Kane, Aoife King, Rhiannon McBay-Doherty, Carly Fay, Gemma Mulligan, Susanne Baxter, Eimear McKay, Orla McCaffrey, Aine Molloy, Kate McKay, Eadaoin Early, Orla Conway, Caitriona McCloskey.

Subs:Emma Magorrian, Rachael Murphy, Lauren Hynds, Alana Connery

Match Report:Ena Conway

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Seniors Make It Five In A Row.

The Seniors recovery has now turned into a challenge to the league leaders.
A Michael Brenthnall penalty and a thirty yard lob over the keeper from Chris O'Neill helped Carryduff to their biggest win of the season against Dundrum. Final score Carryduff 2-18 Dundrum 0-09.

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Another Victory For The u16(M)'s
Seven Up

The U16s (M) recorded their seventh league win in seven outings with a comprehensive win over Teconnaught. A superb second quarter in which they scored 2-7 was the basis for this win.

Playing with the breeze Carryduff started brightly and when Sean McCreesh's second minute free rebounded from tne crossbar Chris McConville shot wide when going for goal. Carryduff opened their account when good work by Carey set up Doherty (4) who pointed from 30m. Teconnaught were coming more into the game and the Carryduff defence was untypically shaky in this period. Kevin Briggs pointed neatly (8) but it was concerning that Carryduff were not making the most of the elements with several shots dropping short. Carryduff paid the price for their profiligacy when a high ball in wasn't dealt with and the Teconnaught full forward goaled (14).

The response to this setback was to be decisive. Carryduff raised their game and a flowing move the length of the pitch ended with Andy Moorhead setting up Tony McMahon for an excellent goal (18). Playing with the poise and skill that we have come to expect Carryduff drove forward, Quinn (18)and midfielders Doherty (20) and McCreesh (21) pointed, Moorhead burst through to point (23) and Doherty (24) kicked over a free and a minute later Briggs picked up yet another rebound to drive over a point. Carryduff pressed home their advantage when another good move released Briggs to goal (28) and the same player pointed off his left foot (29) to extend the lead.

The half closed with Teconnaught lifting the seige and winning a free which was duly pointed (31).

Half-time Carryduff 2-9 Teconnaught 1-1

Facing into a freshening breeze Carryduff knew it was vital not to give their opponents any sniff of an opportunity. The opening exchanges saw Carryduff on top and an early wide was followed by a McConville point (2). Teconaught eventually started to gain more possession and exerted strong pressure but tenacious and disciplined defending meant the only return was a series of wides. On 9 minutes Ruari McKay broke forward from half back and kicked an excellent point from an acute angle Teconnaught responded with their best period of the game and points on 11,12 and 14 suggested at a comeback. Teconaught were trying to engineer the goal that would bring them back into the game but the Carryduff defence was determined not to concede a goal as exemplified by blocks executed by Paddy Craig and Matt Neeson.

Good defending resulted in further wides and on 20 minutes good interplay set up Andy Moorhead for a point. Two minutes later the points were secured when impressive substitute Cian Slevin broke through on the left, his initial shot was well saved but he drilled the rebound to the net. Carryduff played out the last few minutes comfortably as frees allowed Teconnaught twwo consolation scores.

Final Score Carryduff 3-12 Teconnaught 1-6

C.O'Reilly
P.Craig M.Murphy M.Neeson
C.Brennan R.McKay(0-1) R.Forrest
C.Doherty(0-3) S. McCreesh(0-1)
K.Briggs(1-3) R.Carey A. Moorhead(0-2)
B.Quinn(0-1) T.McMahon(1-0)C.McConville(0-1)

Subs
C.Slevin(1-0)C.McCrory M.Conway M.Morris M.Murray K.McGoran A.Stronge

Match Report: Damien Quinn

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u14 (M)'s lose out to RGU Downpatrick.

In this the second round game in the East Down League, the boys lost out away to Downpatrick.

A vast improvement in terms of effort, committment and work rate from the previous game was shown but this was not enough to win the game.

Carryduff started very well and put in a superb first half to lead by 3-4 to 2-4 at the break. The goals coming from the impressive full foward, Connor Lynch as well as Liam Morgan and Declan Doherty. Early addded 3 points to his tally and Connor Lynch also added a point.

After the break however, RGU stepped up a gear and scored 2-12 to 2-1 from Carryduff. The Carryduff scores coming from Conall Early, (1-1) and a screamer of a goal by Declan Doherty. Keeper Ciaran Lavery produced at least 5 magnificent saves to keep RGU out but it wasn't enough as they ran out winners on a scoreline of 4-16 to 6-5. With only 5 points in it, Carryduff were again left to rue what could have been. A combination of misplaced passing and the power of the Downpatrick midfield unravelled the Carryduff effort. However, it was a great performance and again shows that this team is capable of living with the top teams in the county at this age group.

Carryduff have now lost 2 away games in this section, and need to win their next 4 games to qualify for the league final. A tall order, but the team is well capable of doing so. Next game is against Bredagh in the championship at Carryduff, 22/06/04. Throw in at 7.30pm. A cracking derby game is in prospect and your support is needed.

Match Report: Declan Morgan.

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This week's winning numbers (15/6/2004)
2, 7, 8, 10

There were no winners of the Jackpot.

Congratulations to the Match 3 number winners who each won £24

Ms J Buckle
Mrs M Early
Mr T Fearon
Mr M Ward
Mr G Connery

Next weeks estimated Jackpot is £1555