Dungannon United Youth Under 11’s met with Glenavon for the second time in this Mid Ulster League Season.

In order for DUY to have a chance in contending for the top of the table they had to maintain their winning streak and play their usual high standard of football.

Today’s match took place at Dungannon Park in front of the ever growing under 11’s supporters.

DUY weren’t long in scoring that early goal thanks to Paul Donnelly who eased his ball passed the Glenavon goal keeper to put our under 11’s 1 -0 up.

Dungannon again had much of the possession throughout the match even though Glenavon had a few attempts on goal. Dungannon United Youth’s Goalkeeper Gavin Corr handled any potential threats brilliantly and is more confident as each match goes by.

In another high scoring game for DUY, goals were also scored by: Adam Patterson, Shea Gordon, Paul Donaghy, Daniel Kerr and Oran Mallon.

Man of the match wasn’t easily decided. Paul Donaghy, Paul Donnelly and Naoise Martin were all mentioned by the coaches although the final decision was left to be made by Mike Kenny (referee) He decided that today’s Man of the Match should go to Naoise Martin. Congratulations!

Well done to the DUY under 11’s for yet another good display of football.

Here is wishing the Managers and players all the luck in the world for next weeks NI Cup Match which is against SOPYC. This match will be a tough one, but we know that you can do it!

Shea Gordan

Age: 10

Position: Centre Mid

DUY Number: 29

Fav Team: Manchester United

Fav Player: Ronaldo

Fav Song: Human - The Killers

Oran Mallon

Age: 9

Position: Striker/Wing

DUY Number: 23

Fav Team: Chelsea

Fav Player: Lampard or Terry

Fav Song: Greatest Day by Take That

Tomas Carney

Age: 10

Position: Centre back

DUY number: 20

Fav Team: Man U

Fav Player: Rooney

Fav Song: Greenday’s Wake me up when September ends

Jordan Hazelton

Age: 10

Position: Centre forward

DUY Number: 17

Fav Team: Manchester United

Fav Player: Paul Scholes

Fav Band: The Ting Tings

Adam Patterson

Age: 9

Position: Mid wing

DUY Number: 16

Fav Team: Chelsea

Fav Player: Frank Lampard

Fav Song: Angel in the Night - Basshunter

Cameron Mc Mullan

Age: 9

Position: Left Mid

DUY Number: 11

Fav Team: Arsenal

Fav Player: Fabregas

Paul Donnelly

Age: 10

Position: Forward

DUY Number: 10

Fav Team: Arsenal

Fav Player: Arshavi

Fav Song: Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash

Emmet Hughes

Age: 9

Position: Left back

DUY Number: 9

Fav Team: Manchester United

Fav Player: Ronaldo

Fav Singer: NeYo

Daniel Kerr

Age: 10

Position: Centre Mid

DUY Number: 8

Fav Team: Manchester United

Fav Player: Paul Scholes

Fav Group: The Killers

Daniel Courtney

Age: 10

Position: Mid Left

DUY Number: 7

Fav Team: Manchester United

Fav Player: Messi

Fav Song: Infinity

Paul Donaghy

Age: 10

Position: Centre Back

DUY Number: 6

Fav Team: Manchester United

Fav Player: Vidic

Fav Song: Human - The Killers

Naoise Martin

Age: 10

Position: Full Back

DUY Number: 5

Fav Team: Arsenal

Fav Player: Nasri

Fav Song: I’m Yours - Jason Mraz

Dailagh Jones

Age: 10

Position: Right Back

DUY Number: 4

Fav Team: Liverpool

Fav Player: Steven Gerrard

Fav Band: Coldplay

Connor Murtagh

Age: 11

Position: Left Wing

DUY Number: 3

Fav Team: Liverpool

Fav Player: Steven Gerrard

Fav Song: You’ll Never Walk Alone

Gavin Corr

Age: 10

Position: Goalie

DUY Number: 1

Fav Team: Liverpool

Fav Player: Fernando Torres

Fave Song: You’ll Never Walk Alone

Joe Mc Aree

Dungannon United Youth Under 11 Manager

Tony Courtney

Dungannon Under Youth Under 11’s Assistant Manager

Carryduff U-16’s 0 - 3 Dungannon U-16’s

On Saturday, Dungannon U-16’s travelled to Comber to play Carryduff in the last 16 of the NI cup.

The boys played against a strong breeze in the first half and dominated the game from the start.

Arnold had a goal disallowed early on for offside, Wallace and Lavery also having chances to put the boys ahead.

The breakthrough came after 8 minutes, Lavery broke away on the right, crossed from the byline where Wallace finished at the second attempt after his first effort was well saved by the Carryduff keeper.

Against the strong breeze, McKenna and Mayse were getting through a lot of good work in midfield. Arnold and Fox on the wings were also enjoying plenty of possession.

Several good chances were created, but a second goal would just not come, the keeper making an excellent double save to deny Arnold.

The backline of McCammon, Crooks, Girvan and Long held firm and limited the Carryduff forwards to very few chances.

Goodfellow in goals commanded the box well, covering any danger from long wind assisted punts up field from the opposition.

At half time the boys held a slender 1-0 lead.

The second half was also a very one-sided affair, Dungannon dominating possession.

However the crucial second goal would not arrive, Girvan and Collins both heading over when well placed.

Halfway through the second half, the vital second goal did arrive. Good work on the left by Arnold, who crossed for Kelly to score from 8 yards.

Soon after the third and decisive goal arrived and it was well worth waiting on.

Lavery picked up the ball just inside the Carryduff half on the left touchline. He took on his man, cut inside and unleashed a rocket into the top right hand corner from the edge of the box.

Other chances were created before the final whistle, Arnold shooting over when put through by Kelly and Lavery having a goal ruled out for offside.

An excellent performance from the boys and a well deserved victory.

This week the boys have a league match at home against local rivals Cookstown.

A large crowd of supporters turned out this morning at the Junior Stadium to watch Dungannon United Youth Under 11’s take on Armagh City in one of the most eagerly awaited matches of the season.

The game started as so many this season with Dungannon United Youth putting the visiting team under pressure right from the start. Armagh City defended well, not allowing some of players to settle on the ball which upset their normal style of football.

Nerves obviously played a factor and an early goal was needed to ease them. It took its time coming but when it did it was worth the wait. Daniel Kerr once again showed his outstanding striking ability with a well taken goal. Although much of the pressure was put on by the Dungannon side, the half time whistle blew with no further goals being scored in that half. The Armagh goalkeeper had a big part to play in this, denying Shea Gordan what looked to be a certain goal with a fantastic save!

The second half started promisingly with Dungannon retaining much of the possession. Shea Gordan extended the lead with a brilliant 20 yard shot which sailed into the top of the net. Although 2 - 0 down, Armagh did not drop their heads and increased the pressure on DUY putting their defenders to the test. Naoise Martin made a critical goal line clearance much to the relief of his team mates. Shortly afterwards the same player made the Armagh keeper pull off one of the saves of the season when he fisted clear a shot destined for the top left hand corner.

Odhran Mallon came on as substitute and scored a controversal third goal (was he or wasn’t he offside? Now that is the question!) The referee stood firm against some strong objections from the Armagh camp and Dungannon went into a 3 - 0 lead with only minutes left on the clock!

Dalaigh Jones led his team by example with one of his best performances of the season. Never shying out of a tackle and chasing every ball! Paul Donaghy was solid in defence with Daniel Kerr and Connor Murtagh also putting in excellent performances.

Man of the Match was awarded to Shea Gordan for another outstanding display of football. Well done Shea!!

The only yellow card of the match was shown to one of the Armagh coaches for dissent.

Keep up the good work DUY for the rest of the season!

On Saturday, Dungannon U-16’s played Ballymoor in the second round of the NI cup. The match has been postponed 3 times due to weather conditions and perhaps this lead to a little rustiness as the team had not played for 4 weeks.

Dungannon began well and went close on 3 occasions early on, Lavery shooting over from 18 yards, Wallace blasting a free kick wide and McIlroy also shooting narrowly past the post after a good run.

Club captain Martin Girvan was making a welcome comeback after 8 months out through injury. He marshalled his defence well, leading to very few threats on the Dungannon goal.

Despite constant pressure, the first half ended goalless.

The second half was similar, lots of Dungannon possession in good areas but no breakthrough.

The pressure lead to several corners from which Girvan twice headed narrowly wide and Lavery heading over.

The Ballymoor keeper also made a brilliant save, fingertipping a shot from Wallace around the post which was destined for the bottom left hand corner.

As the game headed for extra time, the deserved breakthrough came.

McCammon broke up a rare Ballymoor attack, he passed to McKenna in midfield who swept the ball out to Lavery on the right. Lavery cut inside and crossed for Wallace to score from 8 yards.

Cue massive celebrations from players, coaches and supporters.

The boys are away to Carryduff this Saturday in the next round of the NI cup.