FOOTBALL: Ladies still searching for first win

The ladies suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat when they entertained Cliftonville Ladies last Thursday night.

Starting the game well, Coleraine had a number of chances through Lauren Hammerstorm.

Cliftonville then came into the game and gave Coleraine right-back Michelle Carson a tough time, but with excellent covering from captain Shariee Nicholl the Coleraine girls stood strong.

Cliftonville grabbed a goal from a corner but Coleraine fought on and finished the half strong.

Half time came at the wrong time for Coleraine, as five minutes into the half they conceeded a second goal.

Credit to the girls they continued to work hard, Lauren Marshall and Katelyn McKane pushed forward in search of a goal, and Katelyn was unlucky not to get her name on the scoresheet.

Again it was another corner that saw Coleraine concede a third goal and despite their efforts Coleraine couldn’t match a strong and tricky Cliftonville side who missed out on promotion last season thanks to Coleraine

The visitors grabbed a fourth shortly after. Despite the score line there were some very encouraging performances, Amy McAlister was solid at left back and Chelsea Moore worked hard down the right.

Coleraine face a tough test against Donegal Celtic this Thursday night. The game, at Coleraine University has a 7.30 kick off.

*Thanks to Coleraine Boiler Services who was the match sponsor and Portrush Surf School who sponsored the match ball. If you would like to sponsor the team this season contact Ali on 07810 051533.