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Second win of the season for 1stXI

Second win of the season for 1stXI

Maria Doherty23 Sep 2018 - 09:05
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Nikki Parke hat trick secures all 3 points for Ballymoney

On Saturday 22nd September, Ballymoney 1st XI played their second Premier League game of the season away to Dungannon. The match was competitive from the first whistle and Ballymoney were unlucky not to score in the first 5 minutes when Nikki Parke hit the post after a well worked short corner. Disappointment was shorted lived though, as 2 minutes later a great through ball from Laura Nevin allowed Nikki to draw the keeper and slot home Ballymoney’s first goal. In response, Dungannon lifted their game and started to put Ballymoney under some considerable pressure. A great save from Meghann Doey when one on one with the Dungannon attacker, maintained Ballymoney’s lead. Dungannon continued to press and were rewarded with their first goal following a well worked short corner. Ballymoney hit back quickly, and following a scramble in the circle Nikki got her second goal as she showed great determination to score following a collision with the Dungannon keeper. The game remained very even with both sides creating chances and it was Dungannon who levelled the scores with another short corner goal on the stroke of half time. Following the half time team talk Ballymoney started the second half strongly, creating a number of opportunities and starting to dominate possession. As a result of a short corner Nikki completed her hat trick with a well taken strike. Ballymoney continued to edge the game and were unfortunate not to go further ahead when Becky Linford had a goal disallowed towards the end of the second half. Ballymoney held out for the remainder of the game leaving the final score 3-2 in their favour. Coach Richard Fairman was delighted to come away with their second league win of the season and will now prepare for next weeks game at home against Mossley

Match details

Match date

Sat 22 Sep 2018

Kickoff

14:30

Meet time

12:00
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Senior Club Sponsor  - John Mcelderry M&T Limited