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Newry Ladies 0-0 Derg Valley Ladies
Newry hosted a strong Derg Valley team on Saturday in their latest league match. The opening exchanges were frantic on a cold afternoon which warmed the spectators up. Chances fell early on to Stacey Kidd and Rose Clarke but they were unable to convert which would have put the home side in a commanding lead.
Derg Valley started to create chances of their own but Katie McCullough in nets and the Newry defence kept them at bay.
In the second half both sides went all out to get on the score sheet but a mixture of great defence and missed opportunities left the side 0-0 going into the final quarter. Caroline Ferris and Suzzane Gilmore had further chances for Newry but to no avail as the match finished in an entertaining draw.
Team: Kathryn Baird (captain), Laverne Inns, Katie McCullough, Chrissie McAuley, Sarah McNeilly, Zara Moffett, Lisa Murdock, Emma-Jayne Moffett, Jodie Freeman, Rhianna Hale, Suzanne Gilmore, Rose Clarke, Stacey Kidd, Sara Adams, Caralyn Ferris
Harlequins 1-0 Newry 1’s
Newry were on the road on Saturday as they travelled to face Belfast Harlequins, with a depleted squad they knew they would be up against it from the start. However, Newry started brightly with Corey Large getting an opportunity within the first minute. This was to be their only chance in the opening quarter as Harlequins dominated possession for long periods. There was bad news for Newry in the second quarter and Daryl Barlow pulled up with a hamstring injury and was replaced by Matty Russell with his first appearance in 18months.
Harlequins forced a number of corners with Jeremy Greer clearing two off the line but they were reduced to very little from open play. In the second half the home side came on every stronger but again a resolute defence held them out. Newry’s luck did run out when late in the third quarter Quins hit on the break and scored one at the front post. With time running out Newry fired more men forward but could not find an equaliser as Quin’s came away 1-0 victors.
Team: R. McGivern, D. Barlow, C. Henning, D. England, G. Moffett, J. Greer, K. Fletcher, N. Lutton, A. Baird, C. Large, J. Porter, M. Russell
