It just wasn't Rathfriland's day

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Rathfriland Swifts 2

ON Saturday Rathfriland Swifts travelled to Newtownhamilton to lock horns with Tullyvallen and after twice coming from behind, conceded two breakaway goals in quick succession with a final scoreline of 4–2.

The home side took an early lead when they headed home from a free kick but Rathfriland responded with a quick goal with Kyle Heslip poking home from close range.

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Ten minutes before the half Tullyvallen broke down the left and crossed for the number 10 to slot home from close range.

In the second half Joe Maginn pulled the Swifts level again with a header but their good work was undone when `Vallen broke away twice from deep inside their own half to score with two low shots.

Strain also pulled off a great save for Rathfriland and at the other end the visitors hit the bar and the post in quick succession while Mark Milligan`s brilliant free kick was also tipped over but in the end it was not their day.

TEAM: Robert Strain, Brian Magennis, William Morrison, John Frazer, Joe Maginn, David Gilmore, Lee McDowell, Philip Johnston, Micky Morgan, Niall Maginn. Subs: Mark Milligan, Philip Waddle, David Morton.

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