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Northend United 5 Woodvale 0 Sunday 26th November 2023

On a lovely Sunday morning at Mallusk the boys got paired up against Woodvale. The first game of the season was against the same opponents ended 3-3 so the boys knew they were in for a game. From the first whistle the boys moved the ball around well against a big, physical side but just couldn’t get a break in front of goal. The first half ended in stalemate with both teams cancelling each other out. Half time 0-0

The second half brought a few tactical switches with the introduction on Daniel for Ross on the right. The first goal of the game came from a long-range effort from Jack Patterson as the boys now took control. A great passage of play on the right released Daniel to square the ball to Niko Byczek to finish. Jamie was introduced upfront for Niko and this allowed Sam Rogalski more freedom and this was to finish the game as he completed his hat trick with 3 smart finishes. Special mention to the back 5 of Andrejz, Shea, Blaine, Danny and Shay Butler who kept a clean sheet and seen of any danger from Woodvale. Full time 5-0

Player of the Match: Sam Rogalski

Panel: Andrejz Smolinski, Wiktor Wronski, Blaine Mitchell, Ryan O’Boyle, Shay Butler, Sam Rogalski, Shea McConnell, Shane McAuley, Niko Byczek, Jamie McAuley, Jack Patterson, Ross Balmer, Daniel Waring Jamie McAuley, Kian McGarel and Danny Hector

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Northend United 0 Camlough Rovers 4 NIYFA Cup Saturday 18th November 2023

Saturday was the chance to get a home tie in the second round of the NIBFA Cup against Camlough. From the first whistle the boys moved the ball around well against a big, physical side but just couldn’t get a break in front of goal. It was Camlough who took the lead into the break after a long high ball wasn’t dealt with allowing the striker to score. Half time 0-1

The second half was much like the same with the boys trying to play but Camlough were content to clear the ball and break up the play. Chance after chance went by but the killer second killed the game after another long ball deceived the keeper and went over his head. A third and fourth would follow to see Camlough into the next round. Full time 0-4

Player of the Match: Jack Patterson

Panel: Andrez Smolinski, Wiktor Wronski, Blaine Mitchell, Ryan O’Boyle, Shay Butler, Sam Rogalski, Shea McConnell, Shane McAuley, Niko Byczek, Jamie McAuley, Jack Patterson, Ross Balmer, Daniel Waring and Danny Hector

Aquinas 5 Northend United 4 Saturday 11th November 2023

Saturday was the first game in the new Division 1 of the SBYL. Paired against an Aquinas team who were in Division one at the start of the season before the reshuffle. The game started off brightly with chances for both sides and it was Aquinas who would take the lead when a man was left unmarked at the back post to score. More chances followed but the ball would just not go into the net, with Shane McAuley tormenting the back 4. It was after good work from Shane on the right that he pulled the ball back to Sam to score. Sam was soon on the score sheet again with a cool finish from outside the box. Against the play Aquinas equalised to make it all square at the break. Half time 2-2

A change at half time brought Jamie on for Blaine at the back. Again chances followed but the ball just wouldn’t go in what with good clearances and saves. It took a penalty from Sam and a long range effort from Shane to make the game 4-2. But with 10 minutes left on the game, some how Aquinas to their credit pulled back three goals to snatch the victory. Tough lesson but one to learn from with some lovely passages of play. Full time 5-4

Player of the Match Captain Sam with 3 goals.

Panel: Andrejz Smolinski, Wiktor Wronski, Blaine Mitchell, Ryan O’Boyle, Shay Butler, Sam Rogalski, Shea McConnell, Shane McAuley, Niko Bycek, Jamie McAuley, Jack Patterson, Ross Balmer and Danny Hector