Senior 2: Kilkeel 3-0 DLHC 1XI
The 1XI made the trip to South Down on Saturday to face Kilkeel in a well-fought league clash.
It was another true testament to the club spirit to get a full team on the pitch, with several players stepping up and bringing brilliant energy to the side, despite both injury and illness playing their parts. A huge thank you to everyone who travelled to fulfil the fixture.
With Donaghadee required to defend for sustained periods of the match, there was plenty of impressive teamwork on display, with players all over the pitch tracking back, making key tackles, and working tirelessly to break up Kilkeel’s attacking play.
Although the result ended 3-0 to the home side, the new-look Donaghadee side is starting to show plenty of progress with what’s being worked on in training, with both individual skills in evidence and some really nice interplay starting to work between the different units on the pitch.
A big thank you to the Ulster Hockey umpires for officiating. The 1XI are back at home on Saturday (24th) when they welcome Ballymena, with the pass back at Bangor Grammar 1pm.
Junior 10: DLHC 2XI 0-3 Antrim
It was a beautiful day for hockey, with blue skies and sunshine providing the perfect backdrop as Dee Seconds welcomed Antrim 2s for their latest league fixture.
It was a real club effort to get a team on the pitch, with some new and returning faces stepping up to pull on the Dee shirt and help out. A huge thank you to everyone who made themselves available and got involved – it was great to see everyone coming together for the team!
Everyone who played brought a positive attitude from the first whistle to the last, encouraging one another and showing great team spirit throughout. There was plenty of determination on display, with everyone working hard and supporting their teammates when it mattered.
It proved to be a largely defensive game, with the Dee girls putting in a shift across the pitch and working hard to keep Antrim at bay. Despite the pressure, the team continued to dig deep, stay organised and battle right to the final whistle.
The match finished 3-0 to Antrim, but the effort, commitment and willingness to step up for the club were clear to see, and the team can be proud of the way they stuck together throughout.
A big well done to everyone who played, a special thank you to Caroline and Lisa who took up the whistle to umpire, and thanks to Elevate Storage Solutions for sponsoring the match ball.
The 2s are next in action this Saturday, welcoming South Antrim to Bangor Grammar School for the 2.30pm game.
