Junior 9A: DLHC 2XI 0-2 Pegasus 5XI
In a fixture rearranged from earlier in the season Donaghadee’s 2XI welcomed Pegasus’ Fifths to Bangor Grammar last Saturday. It was a bright start from the visitors, with the Dee defence seeing lots of early action and the midfield tucking in to try to add an extra layer of protection.

The pressure eventually took its toll late in the first quarter when a break down Donaghadee’s left saw some neat interplay between the Pegasus forwards, with the final ball being slotted home to give the visiting team the advantage going into the break.

A second exchange just before half time doubled Pegasus’ lead, leaving Donaghadee with plenty to do in the second half. It was a spirited fightback from the home side, as the Dee forwards started to make some inroads and create a number of chances of their own. With interceptions being made further up the pitch, it gave the Dee better opportunities to test the Pegasus defence, and the Pegs keeper was forced into making a couple of very strong saves to keep her side in the lead.

One very late chance for Donaghadee saw the ball turned just wide of the left post in what would have been a very deserved consolation goal to reflect the endeavour of the whole team, but the final score remained 2-0 to Pegasus. Thanks to Carolyn Scott for umpiring and to the sideline support which was very much appreciated as always. The Seconds have two games remaining, the first of which is this Saturday at home to Portadown, pass back 1pm.

Return of the DLHC Ski Trip
Ten years after the first Hockettes on the Piste Ski Trip took place, it was a welcome return to the slopes last week for number five after a break in 2021 due to Covid.

While the numbers may ebb and flow from trip to trip the craic never fails; and with several terrific days skiing and evenings of laughter, good food and the odd glass of wine, Flaine certainly did not disappoint. Roll on HotP 6! 

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