Markethill Swifts U15

Recap

Match Report: Armagh City U15 vs Markethill Swifts U15
Venue: Ardmore Recreation Centre
Conditions: Cold and cloudy

Markethill Swifts U15 took on Armagh City U15 on a chilly, overcast day at Ardmore Recreation Centre. Markethill started stronger, controlling the game in the opening five minutes, keeping the ball well and preventing Armagh from establishing any rhythm. Despite their early dominance, Markethill struggled to convert their chances.

Armagh began to push back, nearly taking the lead when their winger whipped a dangerous ball across the six-yard box, but no one was there to finish. The breakthrough finally came in the 25th minute, when an unfortunate pass back from the Armagh left-back slipped under the goalkeeper’s foot, gifting Markethill a deserved 1-0 lead going into halftime.

The second half saw Markethill continue their strong play, showing more strength and power than Armagh. They created multiple chances, especially down the wings, but no one was able to finish off the crosses. In the 55th minute, Markethill doubled their lead. Daniel played a perfectly timed through ball to Sydney, who buried it in the corner, leaving the Armagh defense stunned.

Markethill held on for a 2-0 victory, maintaining their clean sheet with a solid defensive performance from everyone in the backline.

Final score: 2-0 to Markethill
Man of the Match: Jack Gillow, for his standout role in the defense.