FOOTBALL: Carnmoney win to consolidate stay in league

There was a resounding win for Carnmoney Football Development Centre in their match away to Ballymena on Saturday in the National League Under 14 A section.

By The Newsroom

Published 15th Mar 2016, 12:55 BST

Updated 15th Mar 2016, 12:59 BST

Scott Wilson (left) scored twice against Ballymena. INNT 11-809CON

The boys from Carnmoney travelled to Ballymena Showgounds for their return fixture, having narrowly beaten the Sky Blues in their home match.

The game came to life in the second half with six goals scored.

Ballymena took the lead, before strikes from Scott Wilson and Craig Elliott put the Newtownabbey side 2-1 up.

Jason McCone (left) put in an impressive display in midfield. INNT 11-810CON

The home side equalised before further goals from Wilson and Elliott saw the game finish 4-2 to Carnmoney.

The win secures their place in National league A.

Team: B Nicholl, M Graham, E Hall, E Ashcroft, J Rainey, N Swain, L Barr, J Grattan, J McCone, A McNiece, L Matchett, S Wilson, C Elliott, D Cullen.

Next up is an away tie with Derry Colts in the NIBFA Plate.