YOUTH FOOTBALL: Glentoran too strong for Carnmoney

The Carnmoney Football Development Centre under 14 side lost 3-1 to Glentoran Academy on Saturday (October 24).
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Oct 2015, 16:22 BST
Jason McCone (left) scored a penalty for Carnmoney FDC. INNT 41-815CONJason McCone (left) scored a penalty for Carnmoney FDC. INNT 41-815CON
Jason McCone (left) scored a penalty for Carnmoney FDC. INNT 41-815CON

The Glens dominated play in the first half, and went into the break a goal to the good.

The boys from Carnmoney came out stronger in the second half, and showed why they had earned promotion the previous season.

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Goalkeeper Ben Nicholl again put in a solid performance. He pulled off a stunning double save to keep the score at 1-0.

Scott Wilson was playing in the lone-striker role, but was still causing problems for the East Belfast side.

After he was brought down in the box, the referee awarded a penalty to CFDC.

The penalty was calmly dispatched by Jason McCone to bring the score level at 1-1.

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Just when it looked like the boys from Carnmoney were getting a foothold in the game, they were undone by two quick goals from the Wee Glens.

Carnmoney battled to get back into the game, but Glentoran held on for a 3-1 win.

Next up for the boys from Carnmoney is another tough away tie against table-toppers Linfield.

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