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Downpatrick FC Club Notes Year 9 winners of Downpatrick FC schools tournament, see club notes for more information and pics

Killyleagh YC 1 v Downpatrick FC 5  Downpatrick progressed to the semi-final of the Border Cup for the second year in a row with a comprehensive win over neighbours Killyleagh YC. A lot of credit needs to go to the Killyleagh ground staff for getting the pitch playable after last week’s torrential rain.

In this weeks Club Notes we have all the photo’s and prize winners as the Ladies team hold their annual presentation in Murphy’s Bar.

At the time of writing the first teams Border Cup Quarter Final tie against neighbours Killyleagh has been switched to the Showgrounds in Killyleagh this Saturday, kick off is 1.30pm. Please check the clubs website and social media for updates.

Downpatrick started well pressing the Distillery defence and making some good attacks in the opening minutes but couldn’t find an opportunity to score. With the weather conditions getting worse by the minute, both teams were struggling to get a foot on the ball.

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In blustery wet conditions Downpatrick continued their winning run with another fine performance when they made the journey to the Ormeau Road to play Rosario. The Downpatrick management were forced into making several changes due to player unavailability but these changes didn’t affect the team’s performance.

Have you a couple of hours to spare? We are looking more volunteers/coaches to help out with our growing youth section, particularly our Mini Soccer Age groups. We aren’t asking anyone to come in and be responsible for teams straight away but we do need help with the vast number of children attending. If your…

Downpatrick ran out comprehensive winners against Kilkeel on Saturday and they had a five star performance from striker Patrick Kerr who bagged himself five goals for the game. Conditions deteriorated through the game but the players have to be commended on some of the football they played on Saturday.