Comber shock Downpatrick

Comber shock Downpatrick

21 October 2015

DOWNPATRICK’S run in this season’s Border Cup came to an abrupt end on Saturday at the hands of Comber Rec at Park Way.

The visitors started the game well and were causing Comber a few problems, but 15 minutes into the game they found themselves behind thanks to a deflected shot from Darren McNamee which deceived Michael McKenna in the Downpatrick goal.

This goal appeared to unsettle Downpatrick and passes and deliveries started to go astray. Comber’s confidence grew and it wasn’t long before they doubled their lead.

The Rec got a free kick out wide and the delivery was met by Aaron Thompson, who got across the static Downpatrick defence to head the ball past a helpless McKenna.

In the second half Downpatrick tried to get back into the game, but again the final pass or delivery went astray.

Injuries to strikers Stephen Galbraith and Ricky Kerr meant that Downpatrick had to reshuffle their pack, but even this failed to ignite a comeback as Comber continued to defend expertly.

With the game entering the final 15minutes Comber sealed their passage into the semi-final.

Former Kilmore Rec player Joe McKinney burst into the Downpatrick box and was fouled by Niall Walsh leaving the referee with no option but to point to the spot.

Comber’s Michael Pollock made no mistake when blasting the ball into the net to be greeted with huge cheers from the home supporters as the Rec booked their spot in the semi-finals.

Downpatrick: M McKenna, T Bell, B Connolly, N Walsh, M Holland, A Baggley, B Treacy, A McGarry, S Galbraith, R Kerr, C McGrady. Subs: E Boyle, C McDowell, C Holland.

Comber Rec: C Kerr, S McCorry, A Scott, N Moore, D McNamee, G McAlea, E Connor, S Murray, A Thompson, J McKinney, M Pollock. Subs: J Doherty, E Wilson, J Walls. 

Downpatrick match sponsor: Murphy’s Bar & Restaurant, Downpatrick.