Ballynahinch Town lose out to on-form Downpatrick as McGarry strikes a hat-trick
The Newcastle and District Amateur Football League,
Harry Clarke Cup Round 2,
Venue: Dillons Avenue Park, 24 1 26,
Final Score: Downpatrick 8 1 Ballynahinch Town.
Downpatrick got off to a feisty start in this Harry Clarke Cup round two clash, buts despite their best efforts .
Ballynahinch made a defensive error and gave away an own goal through McMullan, on 32 minutes but Downpatrick could not get the ball over the line.
The visitors equalised on the 43rd minute with a Megoran goal which was a blow to Downpatrick.
But whatever was said in the dressing room at half-time, it worked. Downpatrick came our with both guns blazing and dominated the game to the whistle.
Aaron McGarry was outstanding through the game and deserved his hat-trick with goals on 60, 65 and 80 minutes.
It was Daniel Walsh who kicked off the scoring spree in early in the second half on 49 minutes followed by Declan Downie 2 minutes later.
And Anthony Carson took a goal on 78 minutes. Defender Sean Paul Holland to scored bringing the total to 8.
This was a convincing performance by Downpatrick albeit after a very slow start.
Downpatrick FC: 1 Taylor Beattie (GK) 2 Sean Paul Holland 3 Morgan Fitzpatrick 4 Conor Moore 5 Conor Campbell (C) 6 Aaron McGarry 7 Nathan McAlister 8 Jack Hynds 9 Declan Dowie 10 Ronan Cope 11 Morgan McCoubrey. Subs: 12 Ben Hynds 13 Rauiri Murphy 14 Anthony Carson 16 Nathan McShane.
Ballynahinch Olympic Town: Kyle Steenson (GK) 2 Adam Morrison 3 Ryan Morrison 4 Lucas O’Neill 5 Tiernan Megoran 6 Josh Fennell 7 Brian Lowery 8 Chreis Burns 9 Owen Sharvin 10 Daniel Walsh 16 Gavin McMullan (C). Subs: 17 Tiero Megoran 18 Antony O’Hare.
