Senior 3: Holywood 3-1 DLHC 1XI
With slightly less windy conditions on Saturday Donaghadee Ladies’ 1XI were back in action when they made the short journey to East Belfast to take on neighbours Holywood.
There has been little between the two teams throughout the season, with both level pegging in the top half of Senior 3, and indeed it was a fairly even match up on Saturday, with much of the play occurring outside the two 25s, as both teams looked to find a way through.
It was Donaghadee who opened the scoring thanks to a mazy run from Hannah Younge who went unchallenged as she approached the Holywood circle.
Before the home side could scramble their defence, Hannah had placed her shot with considerable precision just inside the keeper’s right post to give the Dee a 1-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Holywood drew level in the second quarter thanks to a penalty corner – a move which was repeated after half time to double the lead before they scored again in the final quarter to give themselves a 3-1 victory and a 3 point advantage in the league table.
Despite the result it was super to see defender Paige Reilly back pitch side after a 5 month injury lay off, while Jordan McWilliams was voted Star Player for her performance in midfield. Thanks as always to Mike Smyth for umpiring, and to the Dee supporters who definitely made themselves heard on the sideline!
Donaghadee will be looking to improve on this result when they head to Antrim on Saturday before rounding the league programme off with three home games to be slotted in before the final weekend of the season on 4th May.
Date for the Diary
The club is very much looking forward to holding the main fundraiser of the year on Friday 10th May in the Meadowbank in Donaghadee. With a quiz and live music, it’s sure to be an event not to be missed. Tickets are on sale now at £5 per person. Please email dlhc@hotmail.co.uk or speak to any club member to secure your tickets.
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