Results and match reports from todays action: U13 Antrim Roves U13s Springfield Star 2-1 Antrim Rovers Rovers started the match very strong, pushing forward from the whistle. Calum making a few runs down the left wing but Springfield closed him down with Chris and Adam upfront trying to find a way through a very strong defence. Rovers made 2 mistakes in defence, we where 2-0 down at half time. Rovers again started well, Calum raced down the left wing, hit a shot but it didnt clear well, he won the ball back again, this time he found the back of the net. Rovers pushed forward. Caolan hit a shot but hit the post. Adam and Chris had a few shots but the keeper picked up easily. Rovers back 4 in the 2nd half were very strong, able to close down Springfield Star. A good all round performance from Rovers after the christmas break. Polybags man of match.....Calum Lecky (Leeky) U14 Rovers 3 Ballyclare 2 Antrim Rovers returned to the league campaign with a well deserved victory away to Ballyclare. Rovers almost took the lead early in the game when 2 clear-cut chances falling to Jordan Lynn, however good goalkeeping kept the score all square and Ballyclare almost themselves took the lead but somehow failed to take advantage from close range when the goal was gapping. Both teams had to fight against the elements in a freezing cold temperatures and strong winds making good football difficult, clear-cut chances were limited and both teams went in at the interval nil nil. Second half, with the wind at their backs Rovers knew they had the advantage and used it to keep Ballyclare pressed deep into their own half. The pressure finally paid off when the ref awarded a penalty to Rovers after Emmett Murray,a constant thorn in the Ballyclare sides, was fouled inside the box. Jordan Critcher stepped up to calmly slot the ball home putting Rovers into the lead. This settled the away side and they were able to produce some of the better quality of football playing short intricate passing and movement of the ball. Rovers second goal came when Reece Sloan latched onto a through ball to go around keeper and slot the ball home. And soon after, the points were secured when an excellent finish by Dylan Robb from just inside the box best the keeper and endured the points were coming home to Antrim. Though Ballyclare did pull 2 goals back later on in the game, Rovers held on in the last nervy few minutes securing another 3 vital points in their first season in the Premier division of their age group. Moes Grill man of the match went to Eamyn Oueslati for an outstanding display at the heart of the Rovers defence. U15 Rovers u15 took on Ballysillan Swifts in a top of the table clash at the Grove today Rovers sufferd a 3-1 defeat in a match that they didnt deserve to loose. The 1st half was all Rovers as they dominated the play with the wind at their backs Rovers played great pass and move football and took the lead when a great crossfield ball from Karol Olchawaski to Nathan Crawford saw the winger skin his marker and deliver a perfect ball to the feet of Ronan Gribben who stroked the ball home Rovers continued to dominate with Jay Burton and Ryan Mckimm controling the midfield and Aaron Mcnielly was a constant menace to Ballysillan defenders . Second half saw Ballysillan use the strong winds to their advantage as they choose to play the long ball forward but Rovers should have went 2-0 up but to everyones shock Big Liam Mckernan missed the target from 10 yards out the big lad is usually lethal when through on goal Rovers sufferd another blow when influential midfielder Ryan Mckimm had to leave the field with a hip injury, shortly afterwards Ballysillan equalized and this opened up the game as they started to put pressure on Rovers backline who sufferd more woe as left back William Melville had to retire through injury. Ballysillan took the lead after a goal mouth scramble and would have went further ahead minutes later but for the excellence of Jamie Sempey in the Rovers goal with Rovers pushing forward for a deserved equalizer they were caught on the break and went 3-1 down then the lively Nathan Crawford had to come off due to injury. The 3-1 score line certainly flatterd Ballysillan a fact their manager openly admitted too. Best for Rovers were Jamie Sempey who once again proved why he is the best keeper in the league with a string of top drawer saves in the 2nd half Jay Burton and Ronan Gribben who showed his versatility as he played in 3 different positions today to cover a squad decimated by injuries to key players. U16 Rovers u16s started the new year with a very dissapointing 2_1 defeat.rovers went a goal down through a soft penalty after 20 mins.it was pretty even until half time.rovers stepped up the pace in the second half and a goal from declan made it all square.rovers pushed for the winner and were caught on the break in the last 2 mins.sloppy defending cost rovers there first defeat of the season.rovers were a bit rusty having not played in a month. U17 Antrim Rovers U17 1- 2 Larne Youth U17 Antrim Rovers U17 travelled to Mallusk this morning for a 10am kick off against Larne U17 in the 2nd game of a back to back fixture between the teams. There was a severe wind today blowing across the pitch making conditions very difficult for either team to play decent football. The game started scrappy with larne grabbing an opening goal on 10mins. Rovers couldnt get there passing game together in the poor conditions and the half finished 1-0 to larne. Second half began much the same as the first with neither team dominating. Rovers made a couple of changes 10mins into nth 3nd half with saw Adrian introduced to the midfeilder and reece put at right back with paddy cooke moving forward to right wing, the change payed off and rovers grabbed an equaliser with 20mins left through Jordan McKelvey. With rovers pushing hard larne had a quick break and exposed a gap in the defence and scored a well struck 2nd goal to lead 2-1. Rovers pushed hard and had several good chances to equalise but luck was not in favour today. final score. 1st Team Rovers 1 (86mins darryl brammeld) cleary celtic 2 (36&58 mins) Report to follow... Polybagstores MOTM darryl mcneill
Posted on: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 21:08:02 +0000
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