NADAFL Div 1 – Castleabbey 1 Castlewellan 2nds 3
The seconds returned to winning ways with a comfortable 3-1 win away to Castleabbey. The Town came out of the blocks flying, playing some great football and deservedly took the lead early on through the lively Gareth Mckibbin. Castlewellan continued to pile on the pressure and the second goal game from a 20 yard left footed rocket from Micael Corrigan. O’Neill was unlucky not to make it 3-0 just before the break when he hit the bar from a 30 yard free kick.
Castleabbey came into the game more in the second half but Castlewellan defended resolutely and Joe Cunningham in nets was a match for any Castleabbey efforts on goal. Aidan Dornan and Gareth Mckibbin combined brilliantly for Mckibbin’s second late on and a late consolation goal from Castleabbey made the Final score 3-1.
After the Match Castlewellan manager Paul Hanna stated that his side “showed great bouncebackability following last week’s defeat”.
Next up for the seconds is their debut in the Bobby Dalzell Cup as they take on Dromara 2nds away. The firsts have won the last 5 Bobby Dalzell Cup’s so here’s hoping the seconds can continue to carry the torch for the town in the premier Newcastle League cup competition.
Team:
1. J Cunningham
2. P Mcveigh
3. J Brannigan
4. G Keown
5. R Owens
6. M Corrigan
7. K Burns
8. J O’Neill
9. A Dornan
10. J Hughes (B McVeigh)
11. G Mckibbin
