Zack's prize adds to Northend honours

Zack Herbison has won Player of the Year in the U11 BEAYIL league.

This prestigious award was chosen by the Referees Association of the League, and Zack was presented with his trophy by Brian Wilson, League Secretary on Saturday.

This complements similar awards in the past for this progressive club, in a season which has exceeded all others.

Back to team matters and the plaudits this week go to Northend's under-11 and under-13 teams, who have finished third in their respective leagues.

UNDER-11

Carnmoney Colts 1, Northend 4: In their final game of the season, Northend took the lead just before the break when Jamie Crawford threaded a pass through to David Kilgore who nut megged the Colts keeper.

United started the second half quicker and it wasn’t long before they doubled their lead, Zack Herbison receiving the ball just inside the Colts box but instead of shooting he passed for Crawford to control and score his first goal of the season, the biggest cheer of the night.

Rhys O'Mullan got in on the act when he beat his man and gave the keeper no chance with an excellent finish.

O'Mullan supplied the cross for Herbison to score Northend’s final goal of the season.

The coaches have thanked all the players for an enjoyable season and hopefully build on what has been achieved this season. The players and coaches would also like to thank all the supporters for coming along and helping out.

MOM: Ryan Gordon, Conor Graham

Northend: James Morgan, Ryan Gordon, Ryan McKenna, Oliver Boyle, Robbie Dennison, Eamon Elliott, Ben Sempey, Conor Graham, David Kilgore, Jamie Crawford, Andrew Milligan, Rhys O'Mullan, Zack Herbison, Philip Maybin.

UNDER-12

Northend 2, Upper Ardoyne 3: The Belfast team went in front but Northend drew level early in the second half when they were awarded a penalty, which Ciaran Neeson converted.

Ardoyne were they awarded a penalty but Krystian Yawerski in United’s goal saved it.

Ardoyne then went in front when Northend failed to clear their lines and added a third shortly afterwards.

Northend made it an anxious last five minutes after Ciaran Neeson added his and Northend’s second with a twenty yard volley into the top corner but there was to be no equaliser..

Northend 2, Ballyclare Colts 3: Ballyclare went in front in the fifth minute but the lead didn’t last long when Ciaran Neeson skipped past two Ballyclare players and hit an unstoppable shot from 25 yards into the top corner.

Northend went in front when Leo Morgan received the ball 30 yards out and volleyed into the net giving the Ballyclare keeper no chance.

With ten minutes left on the clock Ballyclare got their equaliser and worse was to follow, as with only a few minutes left, Ballyclare got the winner to break the hearts of the Northend team.

UNDER-13

Ballyclare Colts 0, Northend 4: Northend opened the scoring when, from a Matthew Mulholland cross, Dylan Hamill trapped the ball for Mulholland to score with a high shot into the roof of the net.

In the second half, Mulholland picked up a loose ball in the box and beat the keeper with a low shot, to make the score 2-0.

Dylan Hamill was next to score when after some fine passing play between Matthew Mulholland and Connell Kerr, left him with the scoring opportunity at the back post .

With time running out, Captain Jamie Speirs went on a jinxing run, beating two Ballyclare defenders before unleashing a powerful shot from a tight angle, which beat the keeper to leave the final score 4-0.

MOM: Matthew Mulholland

Northend: Niall Shannon, Caolan Tierney, Niall Swann, Jamie Speirs, Connall Kerr, Ryan Gault, Dylan Hamill, Jaime Brown, Matthew Mulholland, Stefan McLees, Brendan O’Mullan, Michael Laverty, Jordan Donnelly, Ciaran McCambridge

MINI SOCCER ACADEMY

The Mini Soccer Academy continues on Saturday 15th May at Dunfane Pitch 1 from 2.15-4pm.

For more information, please contact John Devlin, Northend United Youth Development Officer, on 0791 905 6834.

PRIZE NIGHT

The first of this season’s Prize Nights for the U10 and U11 teams is scheduled for Saturday 15th May 6.30pm at the Michelin Club. With a large crowd of players and parents attending, a great night’s craic is expected.