U13 MATCH REPORT

Carniny under 13s lost 3-0 to Carrick Rangers Academy at Taylors Avenue 3G on Friday evening.
It was terrible night for a youth match with strong winds and heavy rain. The boys fell behind early on when there was indecision in defence allowing the Carrick forward to run on to a bouncing ball and lob the keeper. The boys responded well and the defence was standing strong against good attacking play from Carrick. The home team were able to extend their lead when Carniny failed to make a tackle and the Carrick winger cut in and slotted home from the edge of the eighteen yard area to make it 2-0 at half time.

Carniny started well in the second half and were putting more pressure on the Carrick defence with strong forward runs by PK and Robbie. John and Ben kept it tight in the centre of defence and Rhys and Andrew at full back were giving the Carrick wingers no space. Luke in midfield was making good use of the ball for through passes but no clear cut chances appeared. Carrick went three up when a long ball bounced in the eighteen yard area and deceived Jamie in goals. The ball bounced over him and fell to a Carrick forward who slotted home. Carniny kept pressing for a goal and Luke had a great strike tipped past the post by the Carrick keeper. Despite the effort by everyone in the team Carrick were the deserved winners.