Holywood travelled to Bangor Football Ground today to kick off the new year in the North Down League.
Holywood were feeling fresh and started brightly in their first game against St Malachys. The boys worked well as a team and were on top for large parts of the game but just couldn’t break down the resolute defence of the opposition which meant the game ended 0-0.
In their second game they came up against a strong Ballyholme side but brought the game to the opposition from the first whistle. Holywood had some great spells of possession and had their fair share of chances. After falling behind Zac brought the sides level after a fantastic individual goal that left the keeper helpless. The game was well balanced with both teams going end to end but with a late break away against the run of play Ballyholme managed to steal a late goal and hold out for the win. A disappointing result but the boys left it all out on the pitch in a great performance.
On to the last game against Crawfordsburn and the team had gone from to strength to strength from their previous games. Holywood dominated the play and overwhelmed their opponents in the opening stages leading to a great goal from Connor who had pushed from defence into the middle of the park to drive the ball into the side of the net. Holywood continued to apply the pressure but against the run of play were caught out with a quick break away. With the game all level Holywood continued to press for the winner with some great strikes on goal but the Crawfordsburn keeper pulled off some wonderful saves to earn their side a point at the final whistle.
Overall three great performances in what was a great start to the new footballing year! Well done to all the boys involved! Time to rest and recharge before another fun filled footballing day when HPS head to the Ashfield Football Tournament on Friday.
SQUAD: CAMERON, JOSHUA, CONNOR, THOMAS, MATTHEW L, MATTHEW K, KYLE, ZAC, OSCAR AND ZAK
