Newry City AFC Academy sides continue to impress

Out of the five teams playing last Saturday, there were three wins for the Newry teams.

Under 11s lost 1-0 vs Lisburn Rovers

Under 14s won 8 0 vs Lower Maze

Under 15s won 7 2 vs Lower Maze

Under 16s won 2 1 vs Ballinamallard

Under 18s lost 3 0 vs Larne

The Newry City U14s travelled to Lower Maze FC to have their best display of the season with a 7-2 win.

The Newry team dominated the game with an excellent and controlled display. Jamie Franks had a brilliant game and scored an impressive four goals. The other scorer’s were Ronan McCann, Diarmuid Hartigan and Luke Crilly.

This excellent display will improve the confidence of this young team and will encourage them to continue their development. The team’s coach congratulated the whole squad after the game and reinforced his belief in his team. The coach praised 12-year-old Harry Bingham on an impressive displayed and believes this young lad will have a great future at Newry City FC.

U16s coach, Gerry Spain, was very satisfied after his team had a very narrow win against a very strong Ballinamallard United team. His team made the long journey to record a very impressive 1-2 win.

The first half was very even with both teams having opportunities, but there was no goals and the half finished 0-0.

Newry began the second half very brightly and it was no surprise when the menacing Jonjo Woods finished a brilliant set piece involving Ryan Lennon. Ballinamallard came back strongly and they equalised in the 75th minute after a great period of play.

The determination of the Newry side was rewarded when in the 89th minute the dangerous Finn Keenan Travers finished off a great move by the Newry City team and hammered a great shot into the top corner of the net to record a fabulous win for the team.