22nd Old Boys & Ladies FC   

Friday 25th February 2022

NIFF Women's Futsal Plate Final 

Shankill Leisure Centre 

Carnmoney Ladies 3-2 22nd Ladies 

Night of the Final came and before we could get to it we were presented with the Division 4 League trophy. We enjoyed that moment but settled down and completed our warm up.

We started well and Abbie cutting the ball back to Kelly to fire the ball into the roof of the net to put us 1-0 up. Unfortunately from a corner Carnmoney equalised within minutes, 1-1. 

We then had a moment controversy. One of the Carnmoney players slapped Caroline on the face, what was more unbelievable was none of the 3 referees saw. We settled down and Carnmoney rushed into a 3-1 lead through a mistake by us and a very well taken third. The Carnmoney keeper made two very good stops to deny us before Katrina reduced the deficit with a superb finish to make it 3-2. We pressed on but couldn't find the equaliser.

Second half saw us come out and again control the game. The Carnmoney keeper again the hero making 2 great saves from Emma to protect their lead. They were dangerous on the break and Nicole was off her line quickly to make a good stop to keep us in touching distance. Jade was superb at the back winning every tackle and the girls worked tirelessly to try and get the equaliser but just couldn't find a way past the Carnmoney keeper and defence. 

A poor end to a fantastic Futsal season but we will enjoy tonight by celebrating winning Division 4.

Team 

V.Thompson N.Moore A.Mawhinney M.Rafferty J.Spence A.Robinson E.Travers T.Bonner K.Wray K.Montgomery A.Young.

Friday 4th February 2022

NIFF Women’s Futsal Cup Quarter-Final

Shankill Leisure Centre

22nd Ladies 6-7 Foyle Belles

We were drawn against Foyle Belles from Championship in the cup Quarter-Final and they made the long trip from Londonderry to play us. We found ourselves 2-0 down very quickly to some nice play and could have been more behind only for Vicky the bulldozer in nets making a few very good saves. We got one back when a nice interchange of passes saw Emma fire into the top corner, 2-1. Minutes later we were level when the keeper gifted Katrina the ball and she made no mistake in equalising. Foyle scored to go 3-2 up but straight from the centre Abbie smashed a great strike in to make it 3-3. We worked very hard all over the court. Ashley and Jade were very strong at the back. Caroline, Emma, Abbie Courtney and Tanya all worked hard chasing down in midfield. While Katrina and Kelly both had their work cut out against some very good defenders. Foyle made it 4-3 but you guessed it we equalised again through Abbie who is always vocal and encouraging the team forward. Vicky came to the rescue again making a very good save to keep us level going into the break.

Second half and early doors we found ourselves 5-4 down and only for some good saves from Nicole we would have been more down. Emma then shot from distance and he shot took a deflection in past the keeper to make it 5-5, what a game. We pressed and saw a few efforts saved or just wide. We got a corner and Emma drilled it in but it was defended well but on cleared as far as Emma. She lofted the ball in and Katrina met it perfectly to head into the top corner to put us 6-5 up and in-front for the first time in the game. Foyle looked to be running out of steam and ideas and if anything it looked like we would get the next goal. Unfortunately a mistake at the back saw Foyle equalise and their belief came flooding back. Within seconds they scored a seventh to go 7-6 up with a minute left. We threw on all our attacking players but Foyle used their skill and experience to see out the time. Our first defeat in the futsal this year and a very hard to take one. 

We will dust ourselves down for the Shield Semi-Final next week v Shamrock.

Team

V.Thompson N.Moore A.Mawhinney J.Spence E.Travers A.Robinson C.Crossett T.Bonner C.Hughes K.Montgomery K.Wray

Friday 28th January 2022

IFA Futsal Div 4

Rathmore Grammar School

22nd Ladies 13-4 Queens Ladies

This was our big game win this and we win Division 4. We started of poorly and went a goal down and it took us some time to settle. Katrina then scored a beautiful opening goal to equalise, 1-1. Katrina then put us 2-1 up with a neat finish wrong footing the keeper. Katrina then slipped through Tanya and with her first touch she deftly flicked the ball past the keeper 3-1 and a cracking goal. Not to be out done Kelly got in on the action with a superb solo goal to put us 4-1 up and we were now really dominating. After a bit of pin ball Katrina had a simple tap in to make it 5-1. Katrina then made it 6-1 and she done that daft Ronaldo whoosh with Emma lol. The girls at the back done a great job defending and keeping the Queens players at bay. While our midfield work very hard and Caroline was unlucky not to score a screamer when she plucked the ball out of mid air but her instinctive shot was just wide.

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Second half we didn’t come out for the first 4 minutes and Queens hauled themselves back to 6-4 with A delightful own goal by Michelle, think she was wearing her crocks at the time. Kelly got us back on track with a nice finish before Emma smashed one into the top corner from distance to put us 8-4 up. Katrina then scored another two classy goals to make it 10-4 and thank goodness no dodgy celebrations. Emma then made it 11 shooting between the keepers legs. Caroline was really unlucky again when her shot destined for the top corner was well saved by the Queens keeper. Kelly then headed us 12-4 up to grab her fourth of the night and there was just time for Katrina to score her sixth to win the game 13-4.

This was a really special night for the ladies with them about to enter their sixth season this is their first major trophy and hopefully the beginning of them pushing on.

Team

V.Thompson N.Moore M.Rafferty A.Mawhinney J.Spence A,Young C.Crossett A.Robinson E.Travers K.Montgomery T.Bonnor K.Wray

Friday 10th December 2021

IFA Futsal Div 4

Rathmore Grammar School

22nd Ladies 11-1 Street Soccer

After last weeks good win and other results going for us we were in a strong position in the league going into what would be a tough game. We started well passing the ball accurately and took an early lead when Kelly thumped home to put us 1-0 up. Kelly doubled her own tally and ours by capitalising on a mistake by St Soccer. She got her hattrick moments later with a lovely deft header to put us 3-0 up and in control of the game. 

Things heated up a bit with some strong challenges by both sides before Abbie slotted home another good team goal to make it 4-0 and Katrina got in on the act with a nicely taken fifth. We rotated our players to get the best out of them and everyone played their part from Vicky in goal making a couple of decent stops to Ashley, Abbie and Caroline all slotting in at the back to keep us nice and compact when we needed to. Kelly back into the fray got her fourth before Emma rounded of a nice move to put us 7-0 up. 

Tanya moved the ball well in the middle along with Abbie, Emma and Caroline. We were just too precise and clinical for St Soccer. Just before the half Kelly scored her fifth to put us 8-0 up and it could have been more only for St Soccer keeper making some very good saves.

At the break we talked about enjoying the game but remaining respectful and watching for runners going by us. Second half saw Katrina settle us down quickly with a good finish, 9-0. We started to let ourselves go a bit with everyone trying to score and Street Soccer came into the game battling hard and offering a lot more going forward. Nicole made a couple of decent stops to preserve the clean sheet before Karina got her hattrick to put us 10-0 up. 

Street Soccer then got the goal that they deserved as they never gave up and had created a few opportunities, 10-1. Katrina got her fourth to make the score 11-1 and try as we might we couldn’t get another. Tanya, Caroline and Ashley tried hard but either were off target or the keeper saved well to keep them at bay. Having conveniently forgotten Vicky wanted a run out field (chocolate ankles) she managed to slip on for the last minute and managed not to hurt herself which was a result. Good performance and sees us top of the Division going into Christmas with four wins from four games.

Team

V.Thompson N.Moore A.Mawhinney A.Robinson C.Crossett E.Travers T.Bonner K.Montgomery K.Wray

Friday 19th November 2021

IFA Futsal Div 4

Rathmore Grammar School

22nd Ladies 9-2 Belfast Ladies

This was our opening game in the revamped Futsal league and started very fast and tense with both teams working extremely hard. 22nd took the lead when Katrina’s shot was too powerful to handle finding the top corner 1-0. We went 2-0 when Abbie making her debut finished off a good team goal. Emma made it 3-0 with another finish from a good team move. With players being rotated to keep them fresh Ashley came on and smashed a forth from distance. 

Our Tanya then got on the score sheet to make it 5-0 unbelievably with her right foot which is usually for standing on. Our defence had been very good and on a rare occasion it was breached Vicky was in top form making one really top drawer save. Kelly then got in on the act with a superb low drive into the corner to make it 6-0 before being replaced by Katrina who immediately made it 7-0 with a nice finish. Belfast ladies did beat the impressive Vicky eventually and she set the blame firmly on Emma, poor Emma, 7-1. This was the way it stayed to the break.

At Half time we talked about keeping the ball and working hard for each other and on rotation. Belfast Ladies came out the second half more determined and things heated up and got a bit tasty, but credit to both sides they battled hard and got on with it. Emma then scored a great goal with a lovely step over and roll of the ball followed by a thumping finish into the far corner 8-1. Both sides continued to battle hard and Nicole in nets for Vicky made some very good stops. Abbie who was impressive through out was on the end of another good team move to blast the ball into the near corner to make it 9-1. 

Unfortunately Nicole was eventually beaten to make it 9-2. Courtney appeared late and got on for the final 8 minutes showing some nice touches and was very unlucky not to get on the score sheet herself. The game came to a close with Kirker getting his ears burnt from a few on the bench wanting back on for their hatricks but everyone near enough got equal game time and it paid of superbly for us. Some very hard working displays from Caroline and defensively superb Michelle who has grown into a very strong CB.

Team

V.Thompson M.Rafferty E.Travers A.Robinson K.Montgomery N.Moore A.Mawhinney C.Crossett T.Bonner C.Hughes K.Wray

Friday 13th August 2021

Niwfa Div 4

Clarendon

22nd Ladies 1-4 Rosario

A rearranged game on a pleasant Friday night with the pitch in great condition. The game was quite even with angry Vicky already in the action trying to drive the team forward and scaring everyone in her path. Unfortunately we went behind to a well placed free kick, 1-0. We pushed for an equaliser and Kelly through on goal just over hit the ball allowing the keeper to make a good stop with her feet. With Craig distracting Olivia the winger got by her and Rosario doubled their lead from this. Death stares from Kirker, apologies and after some huffing and puffing we moved on. We then started to play we brought Ashley on for the injured Courtney and she stabilised the midfield and gave us a base from which to build. We started to dominate procession and created a few half chances without really testing the keeper. The one time Rosario got an opportunity Nicole made a fine diving save. We continued to press and it helped the Vicky had terrified the life out of their no 11 plus half our side line lol. We went into the break 2-0 down.

Second half saw us continue to be on the front foot and a bit of needle crept into the game. Both sides started to get a bit physical and the was a few late tackles and a bit of chirping. We continued to press and Kelly through tried to open her body to place the ball but only managed to slice it wide of the goal. Vicky, punctured was replaced by Caroline Rainey who went to the wing and Michelle to centre back. We continued to press and from a scramble Caroline only on managed to scramble the ball over the line for her second goal in 3 games (super sub 22nds very own David Fairclough). 2-1 and we were back in the game. Rosario wobbled a bit and we continued to press for an equaliser and as the clock ticked on we threw caution to the wind and switched to a 343. With the extra player up top and us short at the back it was always a gamble and unfortunately we were made to pay with a good counter attack and a great finish chipping Nicole as she rushed out to narrow the angle, 3-1 and game effectively over. But to our credit we kept at it especially Emma and Katrina who continued to drive the team forward. Again on the break Rosario through on goal saw a shot handled by our super sub, penalty and in the last minute Rosario converted to win the game 4-1. It flattered them to be honest but it was a great game to watch and be involved in.

Team

N.Moore A.Martin J.Spence V.Thompson O.McKee C.Hughes E.Travers M.Rafferty C.Kennedy K.Montgomery K.Wray

Subs

A.Young L.Keatings T.Bonnor C.Rainey A.Mawhinney

Monday 9th August 2021

Niwfa Div 4

Clarendon

22nd Ladies 1-4 Killen Rangers ll

Killen made the long journey up to play us for the second time in 3 games and after a very tight game down there. We started very poorly and found ourselves a goal down after some very poor marking and general defensive play. Within minutes we were 2-0 after more rank poor defending. We were creating opportunities at the other end with Kelly shooting wide when through, Courtney trough and having her shot saved. Kelly running across the box was clipped and we were awarded a penalty. Kelly dusted herself down and blasted the ball straight at the keeper who deflected it wide. As luck would have it we gifted Killen a third with yip you guessed it some horrible defending. We then started to wake up some 30 minutes into the game and put Killen under a lot of pressure. 

Corner after corner, we had one cleared of the line from Emma, Michelle hit the bar and Charlotte blazed another effort over. We needed a goal before the break to realistically have a chance of getting something out of the game. Unfortunately it didn’t come, 3-0 at half time.

So following a large portion of telling off and a change in some personal we got the second half under way. 

We straight away were much better, we defended as we should be by marking and winning the first balls. We also looked very dangerous going forward none more so than when Kelly broke free she tried to open up her body but managed to slash the ball wide. We managed to create a huge amount of pressure but we just lacked the final ball or when we got that right the finish that was needed. We eventually did get a goal back when Katrina broke through and calmly cut her shot back into the corner to make it 3-1 and a glimmer of hope. As we pressed forward we were always open to a good counter attack and Jo made a good diving save to keep us interested. We made more changes and threw the kitchen sink at it to try and get another to really put on the pressure. Emma covered every blade of grass and worked her socks off trying to pull us back into the game. But as was the storey of the game we couldn’t find that clinical finish. Late on Killen got a free kick some thirty yards out, the Killen player floated it beautifully over the wall and into the top corner, a great finish. At that the ref blew for full time and a very frustrating night was brought to a close. Two good tight games against Killen in which we probably could have won both but Killen were clinical infront of goal and we were not !

N.Moore A.Martin V.Thompson J.Spence O.McKee E.Travers C.Boreland C.hughes M.Rafferty K.Wray K.Montgomery

Subs

A.Mawhinney BJ.Kitson C.Rainey L.Keatings T.Bonnor

Wednesday 4th August 2021

Niwfa Div 4

Allen Park

Antrim Rovers Ladies 6-2 22nd Ladies

After Fridays disappointing defeat away to Killen Rangers we travelled to Allen park to play Antrim Rovers who are flying in the league at present. The conditions were terrible with bouts of very heavy rain making conditions difficult for both teams. We started poorly and continued in this form for most of the first half. Nicole made a good early save to keep the scores level before Antrim number 11 scored a very nice goal to put us 1-0 down. Charlotte was unlucky with a good effort from 20 yards which went straight at the keeper, a few inches either side and it would have found the net. We were a bit all over the place and found ourselves 2 down with what can only be described as awful marking. We got a free kick some 35 yards out. Olivia smacked it towards goal, was it a cross or a shot ? but the ball found its way into the bottom corner, 1-2 and we were back in the game. Unfortunately before we could capitalise and grow in the game 2 mistakes in quick succession saw us go 4-1 down and starting to struggle. It started to look ominous for us when Antrim scored a 5th and looked like they might seriously take us apart. But we held out to the break without conceding further.

Kirker gave them a proper dressing down at half time on lack of marking, desire, excuses and general attitude. Things would need to seriously improve or we could be embarrassed.

We shifted formation to 442 and this seemed to do the trick as we started to hold our own in midfield and win some ball. The game turned into a midfield battle and we started to win some ball. Although Antrim had the majority of the play we came into the game more and certainly held our own. Neither team were creating any chances of note though the 22nd did win a series of corners which caused Antrim a few problems. Their no11 was always a serious danger on the break but we marshalled her better in the second half. Olivia off as she couldn’t breathe along with Vicky who was punctured our new back 4 continued the solid work. Going forward a comedy moment when Katrina blocked a pass with her backside someone shouted great arse and as the ball broke to Katrina she couldn’t control it for laughing. We won another corner and from the resulting scramble Emma was felled in the box. Was it her own player or an Antrim player it was hard to say as the referee pointed to the spot. Up stepped Katrina to score to make it 5-2. We battled on and pressed for a third but unfortunately even the introduction of last week’s hero Caroline Rainey (Not the other one she’s in dog house still) we couldn’t grab another to make it interesting. Billi-Jo made 2 good saves before Antrim Scored from the edge of the box to make it 6-2 and seal a deserved victory.

N.Moore A.Martin V.Thompson J.Spence O.McKee C.Kennedy E.Travers T.Bonnor C.Borland K.Wray K.Montgomery

Subs

BJ.Kitson L.Keatings C.Rainey A.Mawhinney M.Rafferty

Friday 30th July 2021

Niwfa Div 4

Killen Village

Killen Rangers ll 4-3 22nd Ladies

We made a very long journey down to Killen on Friday evening with a depleted squad but in confident mood as we had been in good form of late. The game started brightly for us as we made most of the early running. Kelly was very unfortunate not to open the scoring wen she had a shot well saved by the keeper and another wide of the post. Killen were very good wide and made us pay by scoring a good goal on the break to go 0-1 up. We battled back and Kelly through this time made no mistake and blasted home into the far corner, 1-1. We continued to press and probably were just edging the game, when a bit of niggle started to creep in and a few of our players wanted to kill dead things. From a 22nd attack Killen scored probably the goal of the game with a really well worked goal on the counter attack to retake the lead, 1-2. We kept to our guns and pressed to equalise. Jade, Vicky, Abbie and Caroline done very well to stop the Killen strikers from breaking through again. Then Kelly was released down the inside left channel wen by the keeper and she brought her down…. Penalty and a yellow for the keeper. Katrina stepped up to swipe the penalty while Kelly was recovering from quite a heavy fall. Katrina hit the penalty to the keepers right and she made a very good save but fortunately for us the rebound fell for Katrina to burry and bring us level. No more than we deserved and we pressed on in the half looking to go ahead but we couldn’t just find a way through. Things continued to heat up between Caroline and the Killen winger, with angry Vicky lurking in the background. Emma got through some shift in the middle of the park tracking their runners on the big pitch and trying to push us forward. The ref brought a very entertaining half to a close at 2-2.

At half time we spoke about our discipline and the need to not get involved as we were slightly the better side. We again started brightly but that wee feud was simmering on the far touch line. The killen winger got wrong side of Caroline and she brought her down. The Killen side line who behaved very poorly, were on the pitch screaming for a red card (yellow would have been right) the referee obliged and we were down to 10 players! Vicky got us organised and we changed to 4 3 2. Within minutes we conceded another free kick from a dangerous position and Killen went infront with a very good finish, 2-3. It was brilliant to see our team spirit as in times gone by we would have folded and got beaten by a cricket score, but we knuckled down and battled hard to get back in the game. Unfortunately Caitlin who had been very good had to come off with a nasty looking injury. Caroline Rainey on in midfield and she worked her socks off as did every player. We pressed for an equaliser and we got a spell of pressure. From this we won a corner and in the ensuing scramble in the box the killen keeper made a save but Caroline was at hand to poke the ball into the net for her first ever goal ! we were all more delighted for her than with equalising. Killen to be fair rolled their sleeves up and the woman advantage on the big pitch started to tell as they put us under some serious pressure but the back for now with young Abbey-Lea in it was standing firm. Unfortunately the Killen left winger cut inside and bent a good shot into the near top corner to put them back infront. Again it would have been easy to fold but we kept at it even though we were out on our feet we still kept going. Katrina got Kelly away down our right and from a tight angle she smashed a great effort toward the near corner, unfortunately the killen keeper some how kept it out. As hard as we tried we just ran out of time and energy, it was a testimony to how hard we worked when some of our lot were sick after the game through their efforts. We didn’t let the defeat stop us from enjoying the journey home with a few refreshments and some brilliant craic on the bus.

N.Moore A.Martin V.Thompson J.Spence C.Crossett E.Travers C.Kennedy M.Rafferty L.Keatings K.Montgomery K.Wray

Subs

T.Bonnor A.Lawson C.Rainey, BJ.kitson A.Young

Wednesday 30th June 2021

NIWFA Div 4

Craigavon 

Ambassadors Ladies 1-4 22nd Ladies

A it of a trip to Craigavon to take on Ambassadors and this week and we were without our faithful Leader Kirker. He was washing his hair. Not to worry as Vicky and Jimmy stepped up to manage the team. Although taking a managerial role Angry Vicky may have had too make an appearance…

Ambassadors started strong, but Nicole was quick off her line and making herself big. Winning the ball but taking a knee to the face. With her busted lip she soldiered on. 10 mins later Ambassadors got their first goal.

Heads stayed up and with a whole team effort we continued to push forward. Kelly placed the ball perfectly and Caroline Crossett was through, she couldn’t miss and she didn’t! 1-1 we had evened the playing field before half time.

If Carlsberg did half time talks… it would have been this one! Tactics discussed and subs warmed up, we were ready to go back on.

Olivia completely took their Number 3 out of the game, stuck to her like glue and took the ball off her every time. A great ball placed by Tanya gave Courtney the perfect opportunity to get on score sheet, but wait Kelly comes out of nowhere and takes the shot. 2-1 22ndLadies!

We pressured the keeper and their back line continuously, causing them to make mistake and give away a free kick from a very scoreable 20 yard distance. Only one girl for it, the Captain Katrina Montgomery. She missed. She fired it straight at the face of an Ambassadors player, that will teach them for hurting my friends lip she quietly thought to herself.

Katrina quickly redeemed herself after a great ball over the top from Caroline she was in. She didn’t miss that time. 3-1

A ball disagreement was quickly settled by ‘Manager’ Vicky in a very cool, calm and collected way and play continued.

Ambassadors fought back, but the back four held their line and caught them offside. A tense moment when Nicole seemed to be stuck to the spot, watching the ball dribble along the line. Is it a bird, is it a plane… no its Super Abbie, who swooped in and saved the day.

Katrina’s next shot was saved by the keeper, only for her to spill the ball. Caroline quickly swiped it up and put it in the back of the net. 4-1

Charlotte battled in midfield until her tank was empty and bladder full, off to the bushes her went. Step up the Dark Destroyer, Emma! She had one job, sit in midfield and cause havoc. She did that for a solid 20 mins and the Ref blew his whistle for full time.

N.Moore J.Spence A.Mawhinney A.Martin O.McKee C.Hughes V.Marshall C.Borland C.Crossett K.Wrey K.Montgomery

Subs 

T.Bonner M.McConnell E.Travers C.Rainey

Thursday 16th May 2019

Thursday 2nd May 2019

Thursday 25th April 2019

NIWFA Div 3

Clarendon 

22nd Ladies 1-6 Shamrock Ladies 

Well the time has come for the first league game of the season for the ladies. After being suitably threatened to win the game after manager Kirker had cut, rolled and marked pitch that day. If all his efforts were in vain then they would pay at training 😈.

The ladies kicked off and started strongly by putting Shamrock off their stride. The game was quite even and Jo was called to make a good save sticking out her right foot to deflect a shot wide. At the other end a good through ball found Kerri through on goal but unfortunately her powerful shot was straight at the Shamrock keeper. Shamrock started to press the 2's and Jo raced off her line to force the Shamrock striker to snatch at her shot which Ashley cleared away. Jo took a kick to avery sensitive spot in this action to which someone was hear say thatll stop anymore babies fir a while. Jo then made a great diving save to her right to keep the scores level. As the half wore on Shamrock were growing frustrated and the 2's were growing in confidence, Carly was everywhere in midfield while Tanya boaked her guts up (what was she eating 👀). The back 3 looked solid and the wing backs were doing a super job pegging back the Shamrock wingers. Unfortunately a dodgy looking offside allowed the Shamrock striker to break free and chip the stranded Bill-Jo, 1-0 Shamrock. The girls battled on and Kerri won a free kick in a dangerous position. Up stepped Tanya (manger was overheard shes the one she will pick out the top bag) to hit the promising set play....but wait she spotted a squirrel in the trees 40 foot about the goal and tried to kill it ! Manager with a red face and possibly the worse free kick in history ! The game flowed back and forth with Jo making another save deflecting a goal bound effort behind for a corner. Shamrock swung in a great corner just under the bar and their Centre back nodded it home, 2-0 Shamrock. The girls battled away to the half and were unfortunate not to get a goal back. 

The girls were told at half time more of the same keep battling, fighting and believe in yourselves and theres a result to be had. Also to look out for the keeper as she was always off her line and to try and dip her.

They started sluggish but got into it and again the game was pretty even afair. Unfortunately Shamrock nicked a goal when we switched off a bit to make it 3-0. Young Caitlin making her debut looked Sharpe in midfield and when the Shamrock keeper sliced a clearance to her whole out of her area Caitlin went for it. Her goal bound shot took a deflection and wrong footed the keeper to finish up in the net, 3-1. This lifted the 22nd and they continued to work hard none more so than the 2 wing backs and Carly who was everywhere. The 2's continued to defend stubbornly with Alannah, Ashley and Olivia defending very well. Shamrock broke through on the left and Jo diving to her left made a super one handed save to keep the 2's in the game. But Shamrock got another when Jo got distracted looking at some big lad and misjudged the bounce to gift Shamrock their fourth. Some poor defending for the first time in the game allowed Shamrock to tap home a 5th. Kirker took pitty on Tanya withdrawing her before there was any more boaking on his beautifully cut pitch. Caitlin then had to be withdrawn because of injury and Sam because she was knackered (needs to learn to suck it up better). Shamrock got in down the left again and a good finish in the far corner made it 6 for the night for Shamrock. Shamrock deserved their victory but 22nd can take a lot of positives out of tonight especially with so many new players to the game performing so well.

BJ. Kitson O.Mckee A.Mawhinney A.Marshall C.Ferguson S.Lloyd C.Payne C.Kennedy T.Bonner K.Moore D.Smyth 

Subs 

V.Thompson N.Truesdale K.Stewart C.Kirkpatrick D.McDowell 

• Wednesday 27th June 2018
  
• NIWFA North Div 2
  

  Antrim Forum
  

  Chimney Corner Ladies 11-5 22nd Ladies
  

  
  

  After a two week break the ladies travelled to Antrim to play Chimney Corner in scorching heat. The game kicked off and very early some poor defending saw the ladies down 2-0. They picked themselves up and a good run by Katrina and cross saw Lauren with what looked like a simple finish. But with sleeves and shirts rolled up to her oxters they must have nipped her at the crucial moment and she fluffed her lines. Unfortunately for the 2's Chimney Corner broke away and got a third. Some neat play in midfield released Katrina. As she raced through clear on goal she just over ran the ball sending it through to the keeper. At the other end Gina made a good stop to keep it respectable at this early stage. The ref called a halt 20 mins in for a water break. This gave the 22nd manager a chance to give them a right roasting for an abysmal display.
  

  
  

  The girls came out and a nice through ball released Katrina and this time she raced clear and thumped the ball home to make it 3-1. Minutes later with Katrina off the pitch heaving up her guts (morning sickness was mentioned by knocked up Jo) Lauren raced clear and finished to make it 3-2 to put the ladies back in it. The ladies really started to turn the screw and a corner from Tanya was met by Sam who headed the ball goal ward only to see the keeper make a great save and tip it onto the bar. Katrina then flattened the keeper trying to get the rebound. Unfortunately the equaliser wouldn't come and Chimney Corner knocked in another 3 before the half to make it 6-2 at half time.
  

  
  

  The second half saw the ladies come out and work very hard and defend a lot better. Ashley making some great challenges and clearances. Unfortunately Chimney Corner scored another 2 goals to go 8-2 up. The ladies rallied and Lauren using her pace got in behind again and again finished very well to make it 8-3. This sparked chimney corner back to life and they scored another 3 goals in quick succession. The ref called another water break and the ladies were told to go out play football and enjoy the last 20mins.
  

  
  

  They did that and it wasn't long before a good throw from Natasha saw Katrina slip in Carly who finished calmly into the far corner, 11-4. Minutes later Tanya and Katrina played a nice one two and with Katrina beating two players she slotted home to make it 11-5. Natasha with all her hard work almost got the goal she deserved but she caught her shot to well and saw it hit the side net. Claire, Vicky and Rebekah all came on and made great impacts. To their credit the ladies battled to the end in terrible heat. FT 11-5.
  

  
  

  G.Keenan A.Mawhinney J.Spence O.McKee L.Keatings N.Baird C.Payne L.Smyth T.Bonner S.Lloyd K.Montgomery
  

  
  

  Subs
  

  N.Moore C.Kirkpatrick V.Thompson R.Maguire

Thursday 7th June 2018

Wednesday 9th May 2018

• Friday, 4th May 2018
  

  NIWFA South 2
  

  Sally Gardens
  

  
  

  St. Oliver Plunkett Ladies v 22nd Ladies
  

  
  

  The match started on pretty even terms. The 2s were settling in well to their positions. No real chances made from the ladies in the opening minutes. Plunkett kept putting the ball out to their left and had some success when the midfielder cut in for one on one with the keeper. 1-0 Plunkett .
  

  The 2s couldn’t get into the game at this point and again plunket targeting our right hand side quickly made it 2-0.
  

  The girls never gave up and with some good work from Lauren on the left she was in on goal with a last ditch tackle from a plunket defender to take the ball away from her. After this plunket scored another 2 goals with half time approaching. 4-0 Plunkett . 
  

  
  

  Half time brought around some changes. Vicky came off, jade moved in to central defence, Tanya dropped back and Courtney up in behind katrina. The 2s started the second half brightly.
  

  Some good work by Sam and Natasha on the left put Sam through one on one with the keeper but her shot was well held. With the 2s pushing up to find a breakthrough Plunkett found some luck on their right side and again cut through one on one and got a lucky goal against the run of play. 5-0 Plunkett .
  

  Lauren was still having some success on the left side and her crosses were being met but nothing to trouble the keeper with. Again, Plunkett broke up field and shot from outside the box and made it 6-0.
  

  The 2s kept pushing forward with Courtney, Sam and Katrina all having chances. Plunkett keeper saved well. Katrina hit the bar. The girls kept their heads up but it Just wasn’t our night. Onto the next match.
  

  
  

  Kitson Mawhinney Thompson Marshall McKee Spence Baird Lloyd Bonner Smyth Montgomery
  

  
  

  SUBS Hughes Stewart Trusdale Moore Kirkpatrick

Friday 24th November 2017

IFA Futsal competition Group

Shankill leisure centre

Chimney Corner Ladies 16-2 22nd Ladies

The game started brightly for the ladies with Katrina getting through on goal nearly from the kick off only to see her shot saved. Chimney Corner were given far to much time and space and as a result scored 5 goals without reply. Jo making a couple of good saves and young Caitlyn coming close to getting a goal back. Katrina eventually got a goal for her hard work with a lovely run and a nice finish to make it 5-1. At the back we looked shaky and 2 more goals before the half made it 7 despite the hard work of the ladies.

At HT the girls were told enjoy it, keep the ball better, play football and work harder.

The second half saw a couple of early goals for Chimney Corner and the heads dropped. Jo made a couple of good saves and 1 superb save touching a rocket of a shot onto the cross bar. Katrina got a second goal for the 22nd by meging the keeper. Natalie making her 22nd debut done well and worked hard. There was a few passages of some really nice football by 22nd. Keeping the ball and moving it well. Tasha nearly scored ehen she rose at the back post only to see her header well saved. But unfortunately it wasn't to be and Chimney Corner Ladies ran out comfortable winners.

There were positives for our ladies with two debutantes tonight in Natalie and Caitlyn doing well. Plus some nice football at times but as always it's about enjoying the game of football and our ladies definately do win loose or draw.

BJ.Kitson A.Mawhinney C.Payne K.Montgomery V.Thompson N.Baird K.Stewart N.Trusdale C.Taggart T.Bonner

Friday 17th November 2017

IFA Futsal competition Group

Shankill leisure centre

22nd Ladies 8-9 CSP Ladies

Back on home soil the 22nd faced a depleted CSP team with Vicky stepping into goals to help them out. The 2's got out of the blocks quickest and Katrina opened the scoring 1-0. Jo made a good save at the other end to keep us in front. Tasha shot wide before Katrina made it 2-0 finishibg from close range. Minutes later Katrina made it 3-0 22nd and the girls were of to a flyer or so it seemed. Some awful defending and to be fair good CSP play saw them score 3 quick fire goals to make it 3-3. CSP continued to move the ball well and 22nd were poor in marking and picking up runners which allowed cap to full advantage. They fired in another 3 before the half to make it 6-3 at HT.

Second half started and quickly CSP made it 7. The 22nd management were not pleased and urged their team for a response. A quick free quick by Olivia saw CSP keeper jump over the ball like a scalded cat 7-4. The girls got their tails up and Katrina fell on Top of dodgy Vicky to make it 7-5. Natasha made it 7-6 with a neat finish. 22nd thought they were level but Katrina had score direct from a kick in ruled out. Ball went down the other end and unfortunately Jo coul dnt keep it out to make it 8-6. Katrina got another to make it 8-7. The 2's pushed for an equaliser but it was CSP who scored again to make it 9-7. In the dieing minutes Katrina pulled it back again to make it 9-8. Unfortunately time ran out and CSP held on to win 9-8.

BJ.Kitson J.Spence O.Mckee N.Baird K.Montgomery T.Bonner C.Hughes K.Stewart

Friday 10th November 2017

Laurelhill CC

IFA Futsal competition Group

Ballynahinch Ladies 8-4 22nd Ladies

Ladies travelled to Lisburn to play their second game v Ballynahinch in a very small Laurelhill community college. Both teams observed a minutes silence impeccably in Remembrance of sthose who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

The game started with the 2's on the front foot and pushing very hard to get the opening goal. The Ballynahinch keeper making a couple of good saves. It was a result of the pressure that Ballynahinch broke away twice to score in quick succession to go 2-0 up. The girls looked gutted as they had been very much on top. Unfortunately Ballynahinch added a third. Natasha making her debut got the girls going and after a few good efforts got a goal back by blasting home to make it 3-1. Ballynahinch scored a 4th and 5th but on came Sam to finish a good move nicely to make it 5-2. Right on half time Ballynahinch got their 6th. 6-2 HT.

Second half started as the first had with 22nd putting on the pressure but Ballynahinch broke away to make it 7. The girls responded and Katrina fired home a good angled shot to make it 7-3. Jade got a deserved goal when she slammed home to make it 7-4 and put 22nd in the hunt. The Ballynahinch keeper made a string of superb saves from nearly ever 22nd player to keep them in front. With Jo making a superb treble save at the other end and sweeping up well both keepers were excellent. Olivia had to leave play after a heavy tackle and unfortunately Ballynahinch scored and 8th to wrap up the points. But a super game to watch and very unfortunate not to take more from the game.

BJ.Kitson J.Spence A.Mawhinney C.Payne K.Montgomery V.Thompson N.Baird K.Stewart O.Mckee S.Lloyd

Friday 3rd November 2017

Ifa Futsal competition

Group E

Shankill Leisure centre

22nd Ladies 1-8 Chimney Corner Ladies

The ladies kicked off and win in seconds were a goal down to some poor defending. The girls rallied and Katrina came close on 3 occasions to draw level. Carly worked hard in middle and herself unlucky not to score. But Chimney Corner extended their lead to 2 then 3. Some good saves from jo kept the 2's in the game. Jade the rock was shooting from everywhere and was very unfortunate not to score. Scuttle came close but spun her shot wide. Tanya came on and tried to control play with her close control. But unfortunately just before the break Chimney Corner made it 4-0. Vicky decided to bull doze her way through and 3 50-50 tackles later she nearly made it. Laura was a hairs width of the far post with a good effort. HT 4-0 Chimney Corner.

The Ladies battled hard in the second half but unfortunately conceded a 5th. But a nice move and a good finish between the keepers legs by kaitlyn saw the 22nd score a much deserved goal, 5-1. Chimney Corner scored 3 more but Bill-jo was very good in goal making a string of saves as Did the Chimney Corner keeper from Katrina, Carly, Jade and Kaitlyn. Then finish result 8-1 did not reflect the game but chimney Corner were deserved winners.

BJ.Kitson J.Spence A.Mawhinney C.Payne K.Montgomery T.Bonner V.Thompson K.McCoubrey C.Hughes L.Keatings

Sunday 10th September 2017 

East Belfast Ladies Tournament 

Group A

22nd Ladies 0-0 Ballinahinch Ladies

The 2's not really warmed up properly were very sluggish to start with Ballinahinch making the early running. Eventually we started to get into the game and Katrina came close to opening the scoring. Jade made a good save with her face to keep scores level and scuttle showed some nice touches. Laura dine well at the back to keep the scores 0-0 and that's how it finished.

22nd Ladies 0-0 MidUlster Ladies 

Both teams started well and Ashley moved to CM certainly helped to give the 2's more balance. Again Katrina came close to scoring squeezing a shot just wide. With Carly working hard up and down giving good options. Katelyn working hard with Laura to keep out MidUlster. Both teams battled hard but again 0-0.

22nd Ladies 0-0 Bangor Ladies

This was a hard fought game with both sides working hard and struggling to create openings. 22nd got a glimpse of goal but Katrina shot wide. Happy feet showed some nice skills and Jade punching clear well under pressure. But you guessed it finished 0-0.

Silver Cup Semi final 

22nd Ladies 0-1 Newtown Ladies 

The 2's started very well and quickly Katrina through on goal only to pull her shot wide. Seconds later scuttle through with the goal at her mercy and keeper down must have got distracted by that seagull again and back passed to the keeper. Katrina showed some nice feet but unfortunately blasted her shot of the bar. Britney was opening the wallet to try and buy a goal. The girls battled hard but just coul dnt get the break through. Unfortunately with penalties looming the very last seconds Newton broke through and finished past the brick. 1-0 Newtown

J.Spence K.Stewart L.Keatings S.Lloyd T.Bonner C.Hughes K.Montgomery A.Mawhinney C.Payne

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Thursday 15th June 2017

NIWFA North Div 2

Boys Model 3G

22nd Ladies 0-7 Shamrock Ladies

Kitson Stewart Spence Thompson Keatings Mawhinney Bonner Lloyd McBride Smith Montgomery

SUBS: Johnston McLaughlin

Sunday 15th January 2016 

IFA Futsal competition 

Lisburn Group

Lisburn leisure plex 

 22nd Ladies 3-2 Carrick Ladies 

 First game back after Christmas saw us playing Carrick Ladies. But before the game started both sides observed a minutes silence for young Dempsey who tragically lost her life to cancer. The game started with the 22nd on the front foot from the off. They battled hard and created lots of opportunities with the Carrick keeper making good saves from Carly, Kaitlyn, Olivia and Kirsty. Kaitlyn thought she had scored when she lobed the keeper but her chip bounced of the cross bar. The dead lock was eventually broken when some good work saw Katelyn squeeze the ball in at the near post for a good finish 1-0 22nd. 

The 2's continued to push with Jade snuffing out any opportunities for Carrick. Kaitlyn again looked like she would score only to see her shot rebound of the post. Eventually Kaitlyn got her reward for all the saves the Carrick keeper had made by finishing through her legs to make it 2-0. 

Carly battled well in midfield along with Katelyn and Olivia with kirsty and Jade keeping the door closes at the back. 2-0 HT 

 The second half started again with 22nd on the attack but Carrick looking dangerous on the break. A fierce shot from near half way smashed into 22nd post much to the relief of Vicky. Olivia and Kirsty were unlucky not to score with a good effort each. Some neat play saw the ball break for Danielle who near burst the net with an unstoppable finish 3-0 22nd. 

To Carrick's credit they battled back with 2 quick goals capitalising in on 22nd poor marking to make it 3-2. 

It looked like Carrick might equalise but a great save from Vicky kept 2's in front. Jade battled away at the back and the 2's managed to see out the game to win 3-2. 

 V.Thompson J.Spence O.Mckee C.Payne K.Wynne D.Wynne K.McCoubry K.Stewart

Sunday 11th December 2016

IFA Futsal competition

Lisburn Group

Lisburn leisure plex 22nd

Ladies 2-7 Lurgan Ladies

The last of their group games saw 22nd play Lurgan. Lurgan started very strong and quickly took the lead 1-0. Two more quick goals for Lurgan saw their lead stretch to 3-0 for which Annie in nets was very unfortunate. Jade battled away at the back with Olivia and it was Jade with a long-range effort which squeezed past the keeper to make it 3-1. 22nds sensing an opportunity to get back in the game pressed on and they got their reward when Carly broke clear and finished coolly to make it 3-2. This really lifted the Ladies and Katelyn was very unfortunate not to equalise twice. HT 3-2 Lurgan.

The second half started and again Lurgan started well with two quick goals to make it 5-2. Vicky and Samantha played some nice interchanges with both unfortunate not to score. At last a chance fell to Kaitlyn who caught her shot well only to see it saved. With Billi-Jo in goal making a couple of very good saves and Annie adding some much needed bite the 22nd tried to get back in the game. Unfortunately, twice Lurgan broke and clinically scored to make it 7-2.

A.Tinsley J.Spence O.Mckee S.Lloyd C.Payne BJ.Kitson K.McCoubry K.Stewart V.Thompson

Sunday 4th December 2016

IFA Futsal competition

Lisburn Group

Lisburn leisure plex

22nd Ladies 0-2 Carnmoney Ladies

The match kicked off at a good pace, there was great two touch football by the 22nd ladies and they created a few early opportunities, narrowly missing the goal... Carnmoney ladies matched the 22nd and played some great football, having quite a few shots on target. The 22nd ladies defended and battled well all over the pitch, and continued to create openings, Carly Payne struck the post right before half time. The score remained at 0-0 going into half time.

Again, at the start of the second half, the 22nd ladies were on the front foot, some quick football and creating chances, with Olivia McKee & Samantha Lloyd having quite a few shots on target, unfortunately saved by Carnmoney’s goal keeper. Carnmoney stole the ball in the middle of the park, and with a fantastic counter attack, they slotted a goal in to the top corner. 1-0 Carnmoney Ladies.

The 22nd ladies continued to battle hard, with Jade Spence bossing the back line, winning the majority of the tackles that came her way... There was also some great hold up play by the forwards, bringing players into the game allowing them to get shots off... As the game went on Carnmoney got more of a grasp of the game, playing high pace and intelligent football. Their experience shown through, when they again counter attacked and slotted a second goal in. 2-0 Carnmoney ladies right before the final whistle.

Overall a great effort and performance from the 22nd ladies... More experience and another big learning curve for all the girls. Fitness is improving and the defending as much better than the previous week. Onto next one

#upa 2s

A.Tinsley J.Spence O.Mckee S.Lloyd C.Payne K.Wynne D.Wynne J.Nicholson K.Stewart

Sunday 27th November 2016

IFA Futsal competition

Lisburn Group

Lisburn leisure plex

22nd Ladies 1-13 Comber Ladies

After their first competitive win last week, the ladies faced Comber Ladies in their third group game. The game started quite even but you could see immediately the quality on the ball Comber had. They worked very hard with neat passing and the 2's battled hard with Vicky Jade and Olivia working their socks of and Jo making a couple of good early stops in goal. However, the deadlock was broke with a neat finish from Comber to make it 1-0

they quickly added a two more to make it 3-0 and their passing was very slick.

Kaitlyn up top got very little ball and no real opportunities. 22nd made some changes and Comber capitalised and got 3 more goals 1 after the other 6-0. The ladies battled hard and Samantha squeezed a shot through the defender’s legs and beyond the keeper into the far corner 6-1. Danielle was holding the ball up well trying to bring Chelsea and Carly into the game but Comber added another before the break to make it 7-1 HT.

The second half started with Vicky in goal and she was called into action quickly making a couple of early saves Jade and Olivia battled hard at the back with everyone working hard. But unfortunately, Comber got 3 more goals on quick succession 10-1.

Katelyn.S made some good challenges and the ladies worked tirelessly for each other. Kaitlyn again got very few chances and anything was quickly snuffed out by Comber defence. The 22nd Ladies tried hard but to be honest Comber were very good all over the pitch and ran in 3 more goals before the end to make it 13-1 and thoroughly deserved their victory.

B.J.Kitson J.Spence O.Mckee V.Thompson K.McCoubry S.Lloyd D.Wynne C.Smith K.Stewart C.Payne

Sunday 20th November 2016 

IFA Futsol competition 

 Lisburn Group 

 Lisburn leisure plex 

 22nd Ladies 2-1 Carrick Ladies

The 22nd started the 2nd game of their group on the front foot. Lots of possession and creating opportunities with Olivia regularly pushing through to link with Sam and Carly. They found the Carrick keeper in good form as she made several good saves. With Jade solid at the back and with players rotated on 22nd still pressed. As always football is not that straight forward and against the run of play Carrick scored to take the lead 1-0. 

This seemed to jolt Carrick into action and they put on a lot of pressure drawing some fine saves from Vicky. Sophie and Joanne made some telling interceptions and Chelsea providing the energy. Danielle came on to hold the ball up but unfortunately couldn't get any of her big shots away. Katelyn and Jade battled at the back and the 2's managed to get in to the half just 1 behind. 1-0 HT.

The 2nd half started with the 2's pressing and Olivia came close on a number of occasions as did Chelsea. The 2's piled on the pressure but still Carrick keeper kept them at bay. Jade and Kirsty had to be on their toes as Carrick looked dangerous on the break. At last the pressure told and Jade strode forward onto a loose ball to smash it home 1-1. 

The 22nd piled forward looking the winner Danielle holding ball up and bringing players in round her. As time ticked away the ball bounced awkwardly and Carly rounded the Carrick keeper to put the 2's in front. 2-1 22nd. 

Carrick were visibly deflated and tried to push for an equaliser but 22nd looked to wrap it up when Samantha through on goal was unfortunate not to finish as was Carly moments later. The 22nd side line were very anxious as the clock ticked on but the girls managed to hang on and record their first ever competitive win. Hopefully the start of many.

V.Thompson J.Spence O.Mckee S.Lloyd C.Payne C.Smith K.Wynne K.Stewart S.Ewing D.Wynne Joanne

Thursday 17th November 2016 

Mount Pleasant 

 Friendly 

 22nd Ladies 4-3 St James Ladies

The game started in baltic conditions at Mounty under the lights. An early foul on Kirsty saw temperatures rise but the game carried on in a great spirit. The 2's took the lead when Kaitlyn found herself through on goal and calmly finish 1-0 22nd. 

Some good tackles were made in midfield by Carly and Annie who battled tirelessly. St James leveled when a corner wasn't cleared and their midfielder cooly finished in the corner 1-1. 

With Chelsea and Kirsty working hard on the right a new Samantha linking with Kaitlyn pressure on the St James back line forced a mistake and Kaitlyn pounced to make it 2-1 22nd. 

St James put on a lot of pressure 4 corners in a row but 22nd defended stoutly with Vicky, Katelyn, Kirsty and Billi-Jo hard to beat. At the other end a great corner from Kirsty was met by Samantha but her powerful header went narrowly past the top corner. Right on the half it looked like St James might break through but a last ditch tackle by Kirsty W saved the day but she collided badly with Annie. Fortunately both recovered over HT.

The 2nd half started with 2's on the attack and quickly Annie thought she had scored but the Eagle eyed ref spotted an off side and ruled the goal out. With Sophie on some some nice touches and Danielle holding the ball up it wasn't long before 22nd extended their lead with Kaitlyn grabbing a hat trick by firing past the keeper 3-1. 

A piece of controversy followed when again the Sharpe eyed ref spotted Vicky handle the ball and pointed to the spot. Up stepped the St James striker to face Billi-Jo.... but Billi-Jo threw herself to her left and made a great save. Unfortunately the St James striker reacted quickest to the rebound to finish and make it 3-2. 

Time was ticking on and encouraged by their vocal support St James pressed looking an equaliser but Kaitlyn to the rescue again with a great finish from 25 yards over the keeper 4-2 22nd. 

Just when everyone thought that was that up popped St James midfielder to smash a great shot over Billi-Jo to make it 4-3 right on the final whistle and the 22nd Ladies had their 1st ever win.

B.Kitson K.Stewart V.Thompson K.Wynne C.Smith A.Tinsley C.Payne K.McBride J.Nicholson K.McCoubrey S.Lloyd

Subs D.Wynne S.Ewing N.Garrett

Sunday 13th November 2016 

IFA Futsol competition 

 Lisburn Group 

 Lisburn leisure plex 

 22nd Ladies 3-12 Chimney Corner Ladies

22nd Ladies got ready for their first ever competitive game with a minutes silence to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in conflicts around the world along with Chimney Corner.

The game as expected got off at a frantic pace and Chimney Corner on the front foot. Vicky came to the 2's rescue in nets with a couple of good saves but an unfortunate slip from Jade saw Chimney Corner player fire into the corner 1-0. It wasn't long before it was to with an unfortunate deflection taking it past the helpless Vicky 2-0. A change or two was made and Jade hard as nails at the back winning everything along with Olivia drove the 2's on. Samantha hunted down the Chimney Corner keeper and slipped in the 22nd Ladies first ever goal 2-1. Moments later it was 2-2 when Katelyn stuck a shot through the legs of the Chimney Corner player and I to the far corner. Vicky made another good save but Chimney Corner took the lead with a good strike to make it 3-2. Annie working tirelessly up and down the pitch and Chelsea, Kirsty pushing Chimney Corner Ladies hard Jade managed to break through and make it 3-3. Unfortunately another good strike saw Chimney Corner go back in front 4-3. Just before the break Carly was denied when the keeper made a good stop. 4-3 HT and a great 1st half by the Ladies.

The 2nd half again started quickly and the 2's were caught on their heels with Chimney Corner scoring 3 quick goals that knocked the stuffing outta the Ladies. It looked like a good pass had put Danielle through but before she could get off her cannon of a shot the defender recovered to make a tackle. Tiredness kicked in but the Ladies battled on and were very unfortunate to conceded a few late goals and Jade continued to dominate at the back making some crucial and thumping tackles to keep us in the game.

V.Thompson J.Spence O.Mckee A.Tinsley D.Wynne S.Lloyd C.Payne C.Smith K.Wynne K.Stewart

East Belfast Ladies Tournament 

4th September 2016 

Ashfield Boys School

Group A

22nd Ladies 0-1 Killyleagh 

This game started very scrappily with both teams struggling to settle. Some good battles developed in the midfield where most of the play was. The 22nd suffered an early blow when Kirsty Wynne had to go off ill. 

The 22nd were growing into the game but then suffered a sucker punch when Killyleagh broke and their striker got lucky with the ball bobbling through Billi-Jo's legs. The 22nd pressed and were unfortunate not to equalise when Carlys shot was well saved. The 2's pushed but no joy game finished 1-0

East Belfast 2-0 22nd Ladies 

The East started off well putting 22nd under pressure and Billi-Jo making a good save. Jade and Olivia defended very well but the East took the lead from a corner. A flick sneaking in at back post 1-0. 

East doubled their lead with a good strike into the corner. 2-0. 

Billi-Jo made another good save to keep the score to 2-0. The 22nd pushed and a great opportunity for glory fell to Danielle who, with the net at her mercy, scewed her shot wide. The game finished 2-0.

22nd Ladies 0-0 St Oliver Plunkett 

The game started with 22nd on the front foot, Chelsea dominating play and Samantha seeing a couple of good efforts go just over the bar. 22nd thought they had gone in front but the Plunkett keeper made a great save from Annie's free kick. 

The 22nd pushed hard and Jade, Olivia and Chelsea were solid at the back with Carly and Annie working very hard in midfield unfortunately we couldn't get the winner. 0-0

Bangor 2-0 22nd Ladies

We went into our last game knowing a draw would see us through. We were up against a very good Bangor side and early on, Billi-Jo made a good save to keep it level. The 2's pressed forward with Danielle and Annie but with no joy. 

A slick Bangor move and a good finish saw them take the lead. 1-0. The 22nd were caught again with a good finish to make it 2-0. 

The Ladies battled to the end but unfortunately it wasn't to be. Was a good day and great effort by the Ladies who were unlucky to be eliminated by a single goal on goal average.

Billi-Jo Kitson, Chelsea Smith, Kirsty Wynne, Jade Spence, Olivia McKee, Danielle Wynne, Morgan Kelly, Annie Chapman, Samantha Lloyd, Carly Payne, Katelyn Stewart