Waveney Youth bring season to close with goal bonanza

The Belfast & East Antrim Youth League champions beat runners-up Barn United 7-6 in a remarkable final game of the campaign, to maintain their unbeaten run since Christmas.

Waveney opened the scoring early on when Robbie Perkins latched onto a through ball from Nico Dunlop then doubled that lead when a one-two between Camryn Millar and Perkins released Dunlop to score.

Barn pulled a goal back but it wasn’t long before Waveney restored their two goal lead when Dunlop converted the rebound after Matthew Sheerin’s initial shot was saved.

Barn started to put Waveney under pressure and drew level when they scored two quick goals in succession.

Waveney restored their lead when Jamie Timms scored from the edge of the box.

Barn threatened to equalize before Joel Godfrey extended Waveney’s lead after being released by Dunlop.

Barn pulled a goal back before Robbie Perkins scored his second of the game after being set up by Dunlop.

Waveney scored their seventh of the game when Godfrey raced onto a Dunlop ball and took it round the keeper to score. Barn scored twice to make the final score 7-6.

Man of the Match: Colin Marshall

Waveney: J Barrow, C Bradshaw, C Marshall, C Wilson, J Timms, J Godfrey, N Dunlop, D Watt, M Sheerin, C Millar, R Perkins, B Purdy, M Kernohan, P McMullan, T McWilliams

* Waveney Youth would like to think JPM Plumbing and Heating for their sponsorship throughout the year and to Ballymena Community sports for their help and support throughout the year.

* A few dates for the diary Thursday 17th May parents & coaches v boys friendly at Waveney, Friday 18th May table quiz and raffle at Ballymena rugby club at 19.30, £3 per person with max 8 per team and Wednesday 23rd May Annual Prize giving at Waveney Youth Club.