DUY U11’s                             5

WARRENPOINT                   0

DUY U11’s played at Dungannon Park on Saturday against Warrenpoint for the first time this season in the Mid Ulster League. The match opened with both teams eager for the victory and plenty of strong tackling in midfield and defence as the teams took the game to opposition. The opening score came when a quick free kick by Robbie Brown released Arnas Irzikevilius down the left and he ran on and finished in style. Arnas continued to cause more problems for Warrenpoint with another wicked cross just missed by Dylan O’Hagan at the back post. On the other wing Jack Madden started to come into action and after a some great work in midfield by Oran Mallon Jack broke quickly and crossed to the back post for Arnas to make it 2-0. Warrenpoint came roaring back but Joel Little and Daniel Courtney were quick on hand to smother any trouble. Just before the half the goal to settle the team came Adam Patterson played the ball over the top and Jack Madden raced on to finish. Half-Time 3-0.

The second half started with Tyler Blair , Matthew Gibson and Cameron McMullan coming into the action and Cameron soon got into the game quickly with his rasping shot just over the bar. DUY were now dominating and attacking from all angles and the next goal wasn’t far away a corner from the left bounced in the box and Adam Patterson was on hand to blast the ball home. Warrenpoint attacked well and had a great chance to pull one back but Josh (the cat) Willis was quick to pounce on the loose ball. Next into the action was Tyler Blair his quick shot and turn hit the post but Tylers next ball was a brilliant chip from midfield over the centre half which Adam Patterson ran onto and lobbed the keeper to make it 5-0. At this stage it looked like we were in for more goals but Warrenpoint stood firm and the goalkeeper pulled of some great saves to keep the score down. Arnas had a chance for his hat-trick but was unlucky to hit the bar and with a few minutes remaining Jack Madden also hit the bar. The final whistle blew with a 5-0 scoreline. Warrenpoint battled hard with some great encouragement from the coaches and supporters. DUY played well on the day with Joel Little not putting a foot wrong at the back. This leaves DUY within touch of the title one more point from the remaining three games will wrap up the title.

DUY U11’s returned to action this week after a five week layoff for the “transfer tests” their latest fixture was their 3rd  away league game of this season against Seagoe Boys at Lurgan Public Park. You would have expected after this long layoff that both teams would be very rusty but they both started the game well,  passing and playing some attractive football. DUY always looked that little bit sharper and began to assert a lot of pressure on the Seagoe goals. Dylan O’Hagan got on the end of flowing move to open the scoring. Oran Mallon with some great fullback play put in cross after cross with Tyler Blair, Cameron McMullan and Adam Patterson all tucking away their chances. Robbie Brown as usual patrolling the midfield area then set up Cameron for his second of the game with a thunderous left foot drive. At the other end any trouble was quickly averted and when the Seagoe winger looked odds on to score Emmett Hughes put in a goal saving tackle. After a good move down the left with the midfield swopping passes Cameron McMullan squared the ball for Dylan O’Hagan to coolly slot home. The next goal was a rasping shot from Oran Mallon he cut in from the right and hit the top corner. This was quickly followed by another Tyler Blair instinctive strike. DUY were now passing and controlling all the play but Seagoe never gave up fighting. Half time whistle was blown 8-0 to DUY.

Coach Davy Tate then made a few changes and DUY came out with the same commitment as the first half. Arnas Irzikevilius strong running continued to cause problems on the right side and Micheal Conroy showing some great wing play on the left. The reshuffled team also saw Matthew Gibson , Jake Montgomery and Peter Beacham make promising contributions to the team. Goals still kept coming with Adam Patterson scored his 2^nd with a shot from the edge of the box. Seagoe then had a great period of play with their No7 causing problems with his pace but his efforts on goal were both saved well Josh Willis keeping his clean sheet in tact. The forward partnership of Dylan and Tyler were causing Seagoe all sorts of problems with both getting two more goals apiece to complete the scoring.

Great credit to Seagoe for fighting all the way and never giving up. DUY controlled the game well and continued their impressive form after such a long layoff  well done lads next match is a top of the table class with Dromore Amateurs at Kernan playing fields.

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DUY U11’s latest fixture was their first league game away from home this season against Donegal Celtic at Gordon playing fields Lurgan. The game started in very windy and wet conditions and both teams struggled to get control. After 10 minutes the DUY began to spread the ball and bringing both wingers into the match. The deadlock was broken when Cameron McMullan with a great run down the left crossed to find Tyler Blair at the back post. Oran Mallon in his unfamiliar midfield roll then took over and scored two great solo goals taking on and beating the Donegal Celtic defence with some great sill. Some great interplay down the left saw a great shot by Emmett Hughes headed off the line but Tyler Blair was again on hand to blast home. The DUY winger Arnas Irzikevilius was causing Donegal Celtic all sorts of problems with his strong running and after another great run and cross from the right Jack Madden fed Tyler Blair in to complete his hatrick. Donegal Celtic tried hard to get back in the match before the half but any danger was quickly halted by Joel Little and stand in sweeper Daniel Courtney. Half time whistle was blown 5-0 to DUY.

Coach Davy Tate then made a couple of changes and DUY came out with the same commitment as the first half. Arnas Irzikevilius strong run and cross was met at the back post by Oran Mallon to complete a well deserved hatrick. He nearly added another when a great shot was deflected into the net by the defender. The DUY midfield was now controlling the action with Robbie Brown and Adam Patterson tackling hard and spreading the play well. Adam latched onto another cross from the right for another great goal. We didn’t have to wait long for the next goal Cameron McMullan’s strong run and powerful shot was reward for his strong performance. Dylan O’Hagan then showed his finishing skills with a great sharp turn and shot quickly followed by a great run and shot to complete the scoring.

DUY deserve great credit for a controlled game in tricky conditions and for all keeping their heads cool while being on the end of some aggressive tackling and incidents from the opposition. Coach Davy Tate said after the match “ This was a great opportunity to test the depth of the squad and they didn’t let us down” . Well done lads next match away to Banbridge Youth (LPP).