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Northend United 1 Windmill Stars 4 Saturday 22nd February 2025

Windmill Stars secured a 4-1 victory over Northend United, but the scoreline didn’t quite reflect the run of play.

The match began with Northend Utd on the front foot, dominating possession and creating several early chances. Windmill struggled to break out of their half for the first 15 minutes, yet despite Northend's dominance, they couldn’t find the back of the net.

Windmill weathered the storm and, against the run of play, managed to take the lead. Northend, undeterred by the setback, continued to press and enjoyed a lion’s share of possession. Their persistence paid off with 5 mins to play when Tadgh McCann fired in an impressive equaliser to make it 1-1.

However, the game would take an unfortunate turn for Northend. In a shocking turn of events, just minutes after their equaliser, Windmill pounced on a lapse in concentration and scored again, taking a 2-1 lead. The Northend defence, rattled by the quick turnaround, was further undone by two set-piece goals—both coming from free kicks.

The final score of 4-1 was flattering to Windmill but harsh on Northend, who had worked tirelessly throughout the match. Full time 1-4

Player of the Match: Tadgh McCann

Panel: William Porter, Ollie O'Kane, Oisin Goodall, Conor McGarry, Ruairi Walker, Liam Liddy, Tadgh McCann, Christian Holba, Blaise O'Neill

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Northend United 2 Lisburn Rangers Boys 0 Saturday 15th February 2025

Northend came out on top in a dominant 2-0 win over Lisburn Rangers Boys, showcasing strong teamwork and clinical finishing. The first five minutes of the match were closely contested, however, Northend quickly found their rhythm and began to push Lisburn back into their own half.

Their patient passing and high press paid off in the 15th minute when Conor McGarry fired a well-taken shot into the back of the net, putting Northend ahead. From that moment, Lisburn struggled to escape their own half as Northend continued to dictate the play with impressive composure and movement.

The game was sealed when Tadgh McCann finished off a well-worked team goal, doubling Northend's advantage. Lisburn had little response, unable to break down the solid defensive setup or create any significant chances.

Northend maintained their dominance until the final whistle, securing a comfortable victory and taking all three points home. Full time 2-0

Player of the Match: Tadgh McCann

Northend Squad: William Porter, Ollie O'Kane, Oisin Goodall, Conor McGarry, Liam Liddy, Ruairi Walker, Blaise O'Neill, Tadgh McCann, Christian Holba

Northend United 0 Castlewellan Town 5 Saturday 1st February 2025

Northend struggled to find their rhythm from the start. Castlewellan capitalized on this, with a couple of scrappy goals that put them 2-0 up before Northend could find their footing.

However, after the second goal, Northend showed some resilience and came alive for the next 15 minutes. There were some promising chances, including a shot that hit the post and a controversial penalty appeal that was waved away by the referee. Despite the pressure, Northend couldn’t find a way through, and their best efforts were denied.

As the game wore on, fatigue began to show, and Northend conceded three more goals from avoidable mistakes. Despite the scoreline, they continued to push, and once again, they were unlucky when another shot rattled the post. Full time 0-5

Player of the Match: Ruairi Walker

Northend Squad: William Porter, Ollie O'Kane, Oisin Goodall, Liam Liddy, Ruairi Walker, Conor McGarry, Christian Holba (c), Tadgh McCann

Northend United 0 Windmill Stars 6 Saturday 18th January 2025

Up against an undefeated Windmill stars team all season, this was always going to be a difficult task for the Wee Blues. Windmill were in control for the first 30 minutes, taking full advantage of their time and space on the ball to notch up a comprehensive lead.

However, Northend showed great resilience in the final 15 minutes. Despite the scoreline, they showed renewed spirit and determination, pushing windmill in search of a goal. Their efforts were commendable, but despite their hard work and a few promising moments, they were unable to find the back of the net. Full time 0-6

Player of the Match: Christian Holba

Northend Squad: William Porter, Ollie O'Kane, Tadgh McCann, Blaise O'Neill, Conor McGarry (C), Oisin Goodall, Liam Liddy, Ruairi Walker, Christian Holba

Lisburn Distillery 5 Northend United 2 Saturday 11th January 2025

From the kick-off, Lisburn put Northend under immediate pressure, and despite Northend’s resilience, the visitors could only hold off the hosts for so long. Lisburn eventually broke the deadlock and, not long after, doubled their lead with a well-taken second goal.

Northend’s goalkeeper, William Porter made a number of impressive saves to keep his side in the game. However, despite his efforts, Lisburn were able to add two more goals before Northend found a glimmer of hope. Tadgh McCann pulled one back for the visitors, offering a brief respite for his side.

Encouraged by the goal, Northend, with renewed vigor, were rewarded when Conor McGarry scored a fine strike to bring the score to 4-2. However, Northend’s momentum was halted when one of their players went down injured. Lisburn swiftly capitalised on the situation, scoring a fifth goal to seal their victory.

Despite the defeat, Northend can be proud of their spirited performance.

Player of the Match: William Porter

Northend Squad:

William Porter, Ollie O'Kane, Conor McGarry, Ruairi Walker, Blaise O'Neill, Liam Liddy, Tadgh McCann, Oisin Goodall, Christian Holba