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).