Northend U16s in Halloween spectacular!

A REDUCED weekend of fixtures saw Northend Under 16s turning in a top performance against Antrim Rovers at the Showgrounds on Saturday morning, turning in a solid 3-1 win.

The U11s and U12s United teams were involved in high scoring matches, with the U11s drawing 3-3 with Castle Juniors and the U12s turning in a similar score against Aquinas.

The U12s Colts team turned in another impressive performance in a three goal thriller against Groomsport Youth.

Elsewhere the U14s Colts team and the U15s both came unstuck against Celtic Boys and Downpatrick respectively.

FIXTURES ROUND-UP

Under 11s South Belfast Youth League

Northend Jets 3 Castle Juniors Colts 3

Panel: Hugh McClintock, Oisin Goodall, Ollie O’Kane, Christian Holba, Liam Liddy, Blaise O’Neill, Ruairi Walker, Tadhg McCann, Ethan Sands, Finn Davis, Jaxon Adams.

Under 12s South Belfast Youth League

Northend United 3 Aquinas 3

An unbelievable effort from the Vincent Rainey Finance sponsored 2015 Youth squad at Stranmillis on Saturday.

Twice behind in this match, the boys showed that fight and spirit to the end, gave them a share of the points with a late levelling goal.

Panel: Sam Stewart, Shay Termonia, Eoin Walker, Caleb Crilly, Conlith McErlane, Callum McDonnell, Dara Butcher, Preston Balmer, Oisin Logan, James McGroggan.

Under 12s South Belfast Youth League

Northend Colts 2 Groomsport Youth 1

Panel: Jack Thompson, Noah Wright, Kavan Kerr, Myles Hardy, Bobby Millar, James McGroggan, Noah McAleese, Archie Gordon, Daniel McNeilly, Conan O’Neill.

Under 13s South Belfast Youth League

Northend United 0 Greencastle Rovers 0

Panel: Danny McCann, Jamie Butler, Daniel Bowyer, Daniel McQuillan, Michael McLarnon, Kacper Wesolak, Maksymilian Kulak, Ryan Traynor, Shane McLaughlin, Oisin McDonnell, Cahir McAllister, Tobenna Bryan Bosah, Owen Elliott, Caolan Logan.

Under 14s – South Belfast Youth League

Northend Colts 0 Celtic Boys 2

Panel: Jamie McCann, Fraser O’Kane, Oscar McGlone, Michael McAuley, Jason Archer, Godsthrone Davids, Ronan Ward, James Mullan, Oliver Pypec, Maksymilian Zaporowicz, Thomas Millar, Oluwalonimi Kuforiji

Under 15s – South Belfast Youth League

Northend United 1 Downpatrick 4

Saturday saw the team travel to Grove Playing Fields Belfast to play Celtic Bhoys Downpatrick.

On a sunny morning with several players missing the team started off brightly where most of the play was in a congested midfield.

It wasn’t long before the midfield of Odhran A, John, Philip and Conor started passing the ball well, creating chances for Corey and Keane up top.

The back four of Shane, Charlie, Eoghan and Iona were being well marshalled by debutant Ronan in nets, playing out for the back at all times.

The team created chances but the goal would not come and the breakthrough came when the Downpatrick striker scored with 30 seconds left in the half.

The second half message was to continue the football being played but be more creative up top and react to the pressure as Northend tried to get back into the game.

With the introduction of Jack, the team caused more threat up top.

An award of a free kick outside the box was drilled past the keeper by Philip to make it 1-1.

Unfortunately on the day it would be Downpatrick who would run out 4-1 winners.

Panel: Ronan Traynor, Corey Campbell, Shane McGarry, Eoghan Kelly, Charlie Buick, Iona Maguire, Philip Condurache, Conor Marron, Daniel, John Doherty, Keane Crawford, Odhran Arthurs, Jack Curry and Conan Goodall.

Under 16s – South Belfast Youth League

Northend United 3 Antrim Rovers 1

A rare home fixture this week with a 9am KO saw the Agnew, Mitchell and Cairns sponsored U16s take on Antrim Rovers at the Showgrounds.

Both teams having played on multiple occasions previously were up for another tight game.

Northend started slowly, taking their eye off the ball after two minutes with one slip up from a throw in on the edge of our 18 yard line launched over the defence with the Rovers striker taking one shot to tuck it away.

A fine goal to be fair and just what it took to waken the 11 players on the pitch up!

Campbell fired up in defence and rallied the team to push forward as the back line reorganised and stood firm throughout the match.

From there on it was a dominant performance.

Northend worked the ball well with several quick responses, one of which came from Traynor’s constant pressure up front and a mistake by the Rovers keeper. He won the ball with Gordon following up behind for an easy tap in.

The team were now showing steely determination and went straight back at it with some excellent football on display. Rovers sat deep but a moment of brilliance from Gordon, taking on several players, saw him dance his way through to a fine finish.

In the second half players had to be shuffled about with injuries catching up.

This didn’t worry the Blues as they had worked on several formations, set pieces and improved communication.

The team soon settled and again dominated possession for the majority of the second half.

Several chances came and went but it was one of the set pieces that made the day and delivered the final blow to Rovers with a free kick finding McGarry exactly where he was supposed to be and the striker made certain and buried the ball into the Rovers net to the joyous roar of the players and coaches.

This was a great game today with three excellent goals - but a valuable lesson for players to switch on as soon as the first whistle blows.

Player of the Match was Harry Campbell. He marshalled the team and threw himself about for the full 70 minutes of the game.

Panel: Phelem Devlin, Jonah Mitchell, Thomas Cairns, Thomas Traynor, Jayden Cassley, Cathal Gordon, Olly Hector, Harry Campbell, Oliver Morrison, Tiernan Martin, Harry McQuillan, Dylan McManus, Rory McGarry, Reece McClintock, Mason King.

TEAM CONTACTS

The ambitious Northend United Club are always on the lookout for new talented players and coaching assistants for each of their youth teams.

As always, training will be supervised at all times by UEFA B qualified coaches and everyone will be made to feel most welcome.

If you would like to play in any of the Northend teams, then please get in contact with the following Team Managers:

U7s (2020) Ally McGarry Mob: 0777 9005 441.

U8s (2019) David Fusco Mob: 0758 4261 007.

U9s (2018) Timothy Devlin Mob: 0784 5050 416.

U10s (2017) John Devlin Mob:0791 9056 834.

U11s (2016) Andre Liddy Mob: 0752 1464 675.

U12s (2015) Conor Crilly Mob:0792 6571 274.

U13s (2014) Paddy Logan Mob: 0771 5368 385.

U14s United (2013) Tony Goodall Mob: 0782 5683 097.

U14s Colts (2013) Brian McDonald Mob: 0784 3573 060.

U15s (2012) Ally McGarry Mob: 0777 9005 441.

U16s (2011) Jonny Hector Mob: 0756 2828 901.

U18s (2009) Ryan Da Prato Mob: 0784 3684 864.