University side too strong for Carrick

Carrick 13 CARRICK 1st XV were beaten by 20 points to 13 away to University of Ulster, Coleraine in the league match on Saturday (18 September). Carrick let UUC get too far in front with a commanding 20-0 scoreline at the break and didn't quite have the patience to turn their second half dominance of territory and possession into the required points. Carrick made the worst possible start when a loose kick was run back by UUC and some very slack defending allowed their winger to cross unopposed. The try was converted to put the home side seven points up after just two minutes. This was followed by a piece of indiscipline which saw the visitors marched back ten metres at a penalty which the UUC kicker duly converted to extend their lead to 10 points. Then, with twelve minutes gone, UUC went over in the corner following a strong catch and drive from a line-out close to the Carrick line. This try was also converted. The home side continued to dominate, paricularly at the break-down which meant Carrick had little good attacking ball. However, it was not until injury time that UUC added to their score with a second penalty to give them a 20 points to nil lead at the interval. Carrick put in a much improved performance in the second half and reduced the deficit with a Johnny Sheriff penalty after five minutes and began to exercise some control in terms of territory and possession. David McKeen then forced his way over for a try after the half-hour which Sheriff converted. The visitors continued to dominate possession but UUC managed to keep them at bay and all Carrick had to show for their efforts was another Sheriff penalty after thirty-six minutes. Carrick now meet newly-promoted Grosvenor in the Junior Cup on Saturday. The Carrick team: A. McKinney; C. Jordan, J. Wady, M. McDowell, M. Gilmore; J. Sheriff, M. Patterson; D. McKeen, G. Baxter, P. Greenaway, S. Currie(Capt), C. Rea, N. Marsden, C. Ferris, A. McKeen. The Carrick 2nd XV lost away to Ballymoney II by 35 points to 11. The Carrick try came from Alan Haire, with Luke Totten and Glen Picken each kicking a penalty. The 3rd XV also lost away to Ballymoney III, by 13 points to 5,with the loss of Adam Moore at half-time making life very difficult for them. The Carrick try was scored by Kris James. The 4th XV beat CIYMS IV at home by 25 points to 10.The tries came from Craig Lloyd Neil Snowling and Marty Reid. Alan Waide converted two and Chris Auld dropped two goals. David Moore was awarded "man of the match". The 5th XV defeated PSNI II, also at home, by 22 points to 7. The try scorers were Stephen Martin, Michael Irwin, Neal McGookin and Ronnie Curry, with Stephen Martin converting one. Chris Hagan was awarded ‘Man of the Match’. The Carrick Under 19s lost at home to Randalstown by 10 points to 7. The try came from captain Nathan Greenwood, with Reece Hamilton converting. The Youth sides travelled to Portadown where the Under 17s won by 22 points to 7, the Under 15s ;lost by 30 points to 5 and the Under 13s won by 24 points to 10.Mark Ferris from the Under 17s has been selected to play for Ulster Youth against Connacht. On Saturday (Sept 25) , the Mini Section are having a Quiz Night in the Club at 7.30pm. The cost is 5 per head and this includes a light supper.