Well deserved victory for Newry Seconds against Lisnagarvey

Newry 2’s started the new year in fine form with a deserved 3-0 victory again to Lisnagarvey on Saturday.

The home side started the match with their usual fluid passing but were unable to break through a resolute Newry defence. Newry started to play their way into the game and were creating chances at will, before Simon Moffett scored the first goal of the new year and of the season for him.

Captain Simon McCafferty double the visitors lead as he finished well from the top of the circle just before the break.

In the second half Newry continued to create and it was stalwart Paul McCullough who lashed home from a tight angle to make it three and all but secure the points for Newry. The Olympic men started to use their experience to wind down the clock but not before Richard Henning in goals was called on to make a couple of great late saves.
A good start to the New Year for the men’s 2nds

Final Score Lisnagarvey 0-3 Newry 2’s 

Team: R. Henning, S. Moffett, S. McCafferty, S. Graham, J. Maxwell, S. Blakely, D. Lawson, P. McCullough, J. Lawson, J. Whiteside, J. Gregg, P. Moffett, D. Andrews, D. Liggett 

Resounding win for Bangor over Newry

It was not an easy start to the New Year for Newry firsts as they travelled to league leaders Portadown on Saturday, however in the opening exchanges it looked like Newry might be causing an upset as they went one up through Marcus Murdock who scored his first goal for the club.

This appeared to waken Bangor as they pushed forward and in the 2nd quarter they got back on level terms through a short corner. Just before the break they went up another gear and scored two quick fire goals to make it three one at half time.

Newry tried to some hope get back into the game but Bangor used their subs well to run Newry ragged and create space all over the park. They made it for with a slick passing move finding a free player at the back post for a tap in. Newry continued to fight and pulled one back with a great drag flick from Colin Henning. It proved to be only a consolation as Bangor went on to score two in the last five minutes for a resounding 6-2 victory.

Final score Bangor 1’s 6-2 Newry 1’s

Team: R. McGivern, C. Henning, D. Barlow, A. Baird, G. Moffett, N. Lutton, K. Fletcher, J. Greer, J. Porter, M. Murdock, C. Large, M. Russell, S. Blakely