Dalriada Firsts unlucky to lose tight match against strong Rainey team

The Dalriada 1st XI were unlucky to lose a tight match at home against a strong Rainey Endowed side on Saturday 13th October.

The girls played well but Rainey scored from a penalty corner early in the second half. leaving the final score at 1-0.

Dalriada started well and had most of the possession in the first half with Rainey unable to break through their strong defence.

Good running from right back Holly Clark and great leadership from Captain Rebecca Turton and Vice-Captains Judith McConaghy and Nicola McCollum kept the team well organised and they were unlucky not to turn their chances into goals.

Rainey upped their game in the second half with more pressure on the defence. They held up extremely well, but were unlucky to concede a penalty corner which Rainey converted and took the lead.

However, Dalriada kept their heads up and finished well. This was an impressive performance for the new squad against tough opposition, and players such as Hollie Fleming in her new position at sweeper had a great game. Player of the match went to Holly Clark. The team would like to thank Mrs Cleland and both umpires.

Dalriada II 0 Rainey Endowed 2

On Saturday 13th October 2012, Dalriada 2XI hockey team played in a league match against Rainey endowed school Magherafelt at the Joey Dunlop Centre.

Unfortunately for Dalriada, despite great efforts from all players, they lost 2-0.

In the first half, there was some very skilful play from Dalriada but they were unable to add to the scoreboard. Great play came from Emma Chestnutt, (right forward) and Eva Carson (right midfield) pushing the ball into the circle.

Dalriada would like to thank the coach, Miss McCracken for her support and guidance and the umpires of the match.

Dalriada U-15 0 Rainey Endowed 5

On the 13th October, Dalriada U-15 hockey team played Rainey Endowed School at the Joey Dunlop Centre.

Both teams played exceptionally well. At the end of the first half the score was 3-0 to Rainey and by the end of the match Rainey won with an ending score of 5-0.

Player of the match for Dalriada was jointly won by Bronwyn Thompson and Rachel Taggart. The team would like to thank the Dalriada coach and umpire Ms McCracken.

Rainey 2 Dalriada U-14 0

The U14 X1 played Rainey Endowed School on Saturday 13th October 2012 in Meadowbank Stadium. The score was 2-0 to Rainey.

The unfamiliar carpet pitch did not favour Dalriada. In the first ten minutes, both teams were equal, then the Right-midfielder Kate Jamison received an injury.