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Northend United 3 Windmill Stars 4 Saturday 12th October 2024

Northend started strongly, with Ruairi Walker taking a shot from the left that found the back of the net, giving them an early lead. However, Windmill Stars responded, converting a free kick to equalize. Northend continued to apply pressure and regained control of the match, with Walker scoring again, followed by a goal from Tadgh McCann, putting them ahead 3-1.

As the match progressed, Windmill Stars intensified their efforts, earning two more free kicks which they converted successfully. Their late surge saw them net a fourth goal, securing the victory.

Despite the loss, Northend demonstrated significant progress and resilience throughout the. Full time 3-4

Player of the match: Ruairi Walker

Panel: Ollie O'Kane, Conor McGarry (C), Blaise O'Neill, Christian Holba, Liam Liddy, Ruairi Walker, Tadgh McCann, Oisin Goodall.

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Northend United 2 Lisburn Distillery 3 Saturday 5th October 2024

The game kicked off at a high tempo, with both teams looking to impose themselves early on. Lisburn Distillery struck first, taking an early lead and immediately putting Northend under pressure. Despite this setback, Northend stayed resilient and worked hard to find a response.

Controversy soon arose when Northend felt they were denied a clear penalty when McGarry was brought down in the box by the Lisburn goalkeeper. Despite this, Northend continued to press forward, creating several chances but were unable to convert.

Lisburn then had an opportunity to double their lead after being awarded a penalty for a handball in the box. However, Blaise O'Neill came to Northend’s rescue with a brilliant save to deny Lisburn from the spot.

Lisburn Distillery found a second goal, putting them 2-0 up. However, Northend quickly responded. A dangerous corner from Ruairi Walker caused confusion in the Lisburn defense, and the ball deflected off a Lisburn defender and into the net, giving Northend a lifeline.

With the momentum shifting in Northend’s favour, they began to dominate possession and looked the more likely to score the next goal. However, they were caught out on the counter-attack, and Lisburn managed to restore their two-goal cushion with a 3rd goal.

The final 15 minutes of the game saw Northend take control. They kept pushing forward and finally got a deserved second goal, courtesy of Conor McGarry. The midfielder, struck a stunning free-kick past the Lisburn goalkeeper to bring his side back into the game at 3-2.

Northend piled on the pressure, however, despite their best efforts, they couldn’t find the elusive equaliser, as Lisburn’s backline held firm. Full time 2-3

Player of the Match: Conor McGarry

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

Northend United 6 Hillsborough Boys Jets 1 Saturday 28th september 2024

The W. Allen Meats sponsored 2016 team continued their league campaign with a comprehensive 9-1 victory over Hillsborough Boys Jets making it back to back wins. Hillsborough held out for the first 10 minutes, where their defensive resilience was tested. However, the floodgates opened shortly after with Northend’s Tadgh McCann finding the back of the net to break the deadlock.

After this breakthrough, Northend shifted into a higher gear, showcasing slick passing and fluid movement. Ruairi Walker was in unstoppable form, slotting home four goals in a devastating 10-minute spell, leaving the Hillsborough defence scrambling to keep up. Northend’s dominance continued when Christian Holba added his name to the scoresheet, making it 6-0

Hillsborough Boys Jets managed to get a goal back following a rare defensive error by Northend, but any hopes of a comeback were quickly dashed. Northend remained composed and regained control of the game, with Conor McGarry, Blaise O'Neill and Liam Liddy adding three more goals to the tally sheet.

The U9 squad continues to show their growth and development, impressing with every game as they improve week by week.

Player of the Match: Ruairi Walker

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

Northend United 3 Colin Valley 2 Saturday 21st September 2024

In an intense and hard-fought contest, Northend United staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 3-2 victory over Colin Valley. The match kicked off with both sides battling for control, creating early chances. However, it was Colin Valley who struck first, capitalising on a defensive lapse by Northend to take the lead.

Northend, undeterred by the setback, responded through Ruairi Walker. Walker showcased his skill with a stunning strike from the left, lofting the ball over the Colin Valley goalkeeper to level the score at 1-1. Despite Northend enjoying the majority of possession, Colin Valley regained the lead before the break, making it 2-1.

This saw Northend come out with renewed determination, demonstrating their resilience and fighting spirit. Their efforts paid off as they carved out an equalizer, courtesy of Liam Liddy. Some intricate link-up play through the midfield allowed Liddy to fire home and bring Northend back on level terms at 2-2.

With the game finely poised and the clock ticking down, Northend continued to press for a winner. Their perseverance was finally rewarded when Ruairi Walker calmly finished into the back of the net to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory for his side. Full time 3-2

Player of the Match: Christian Holba

Panel: Eoin McArdle, Conor McGarry, Oisin Goodall, Ruairi Walker, Liam Liddy, Christian Holba, Blaise O'Neil, Tadhg McCann

Northend United 2 Castlewellan Town 3 Saturday 14th September 2024

Castlewellan Town secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Northend United in a closely contested match. The home side took an early lead, catching Northend off guard within the first minute. Despite playing against a strong wind Northend were able to apply pressure but despite their hard work, Castlewellan doubled their advantage to make it 2-0.

Northend Utd, however, demonstrated resilience and never lost their fighting spirit. Tadgh McCann, who had been a constant thorn in Castlewellan’s side, pulled one back with a well-deserved goal. The visitors continued to push forward, and their efforts paid off with an impressive goal from Ruairi Walker, who skillfully curved the ball into the net from the left wing, levelling the score at 2-2.

Northend had several opportunities to take the lead, with notable link-up play between midfielders Liam Liddy, Christian Holba and Oisin Goodall, but were unable to convert their chances. In a crucial moment, a lapse in concentration allowed Castlewellan to seize an opportunity and score the decisive goal, securing a 3-2 win. Despite their valiant efforts, Northend couldn’t find another breakthrough, leaving Castlewellan to take the points home. Full time 2-3

Player of the match Tadhg McCann

Panel: Ollie O'Kane, Conor McGarry (c ) Blaise O’Neill, Liam Liddy, Oisin Goodall, Tadhg McCann, Christian Holba, Eoin McArdle, Ruairi Walker

Northend United 0 Glendowan 4 Saturday 7th September

In a sweltering encounter, Glendowan FC emerged victorious with a 4-0 win over Northend. The game was marked by its physical intensity, which saw Glendowan leverage their strength to overwhelm their opponents despite giving away several free kicks and receiving a yellow card.

Northend Utd began the match strongly, holding firm for the first 20 minutes and defending resolutely. However, their resilience was eventually broken when Glendowan scored from a well-executed corner. The goal served as a catalyst for Glendowan, who continued to exploit gaps in the Northend defence.

Northend’s captain, Conor McGarry was a thorn in Glendowan’s side and as such was on the end of a number of crunching tackles. The warm conditions took their toll on both teams, leading to visible fatigue as the match progressed. Despite Northend’s efforts, including a series of free kicks that were too distant to pose a significant threat, they struggled to break down Glendowan's defence. A pivotal moment came when a clear handball by a Glendowan defender in the penalty area went unnoticed by the referee, denying Northend a penalty.

Overall, Glendowan FC's physicality and ability to capitalise on key moments ensured their decisive win, while Northend, despite their determined performance, were unable to convert their opportunities or overcome the challenges posed by their opponents. Full time 0-4

Player of the Match: Conor McGarry

Panel: Ollie O'kane, Conor McCarry (c) Daniel Cassidy, Christian Holba, Laim Liddy, Ruairi Walker, Oisin Goodall, Hugh McClintock, Eoin McArdle

Windmill Stars 3 Northend United 0 Saturday 31st August 2024

The young blues kicked off their first season in the Lisburn league playing against a very strong windmill. Windmill had a lot of the ball in the first 15 minutes of the game but never really create many opportunities this was due to the defence of Ollie O’Kane and Blaise O'Neill who remained firm and limited Windmill to shots from distance. The Fantastic energy on Conor McGarry who covered every inch of the pitch on Saturday had a great opportunity to put Northend 1 up but hit the cross bar with a free kick. Deep into injury time Windmill took the lead when United pushed players forward for a corner and on the counter attack slotted the ball past the onrushing Eoin McArdle in goal.

United made several changes for the next 15 minutes with the introductions of William Porter upfront, Daniel Cassidy in goals and Oisin Goodall in the defence in hope of adding getting back into the game. Daniel Cassidy in goals was definitely the busier of the keepers and made several great saves to keep the score at 1-0, however all his best efforts was undone when United were caught playing out from the back and conceded a soft 2nd goal, with in minutes a similar issue soon became 3-0. United settled down and began to try to play their game and create a change when Holba on the right found the run of Porter who could only warm the keepers hand.

The final 15 mins seen United really go for it, they created several opportunities and despite rattling the crossbar again they just couldn’t get the ball over the line. Despite a battling performance they could find a way to break down a strong Windmill side. Full time 3-0

Player of the Match: Conor McGarry

Panel: Eoin McArdle, Ollie O’Kane, Blaise O’Neill, Christian Holba (c ), Ruairi Walker, Conor McGarry, Liam Liddy, William Porter, Daniel Cassidy & Oisin Goodall