Queens 1-0 Newry Olympic

Newry Olympic's firsts poor run of form continued on Saturday 20th November, with yet another narrow defeat, however with seven first team regulars missing it was a much-improved performance.

The match did not start too well with the young Queens side taking the lead with a back post tap-in, in the first quarter.

Newry dug in and were gritty in defence, reducing Queens to a few chances from short corners. The visitors did pose a threat on the counter attack and with two great chances falling to Keith McWilliams, but both attempts on the reverse went over the bar.

A number of call ups from the Olympic's 2nds played out of their skin and did not look out of place as they battled and fought a skilful Queens side.

Newry were unlucky not to come away with at least a point, as Ivan Steen slotted home in the final quarter, but his attempt was ruled out contentiously.

Newry now get a break from the league for a few weeks, as the focus switches to the Kirk Cup. The first game is home against Queens once again, next Saturday.

Newry Olympic

R. McGivern. C. Henning, A. Baird, G. Moffett, D. Barlow, J. Taylor, P. McKnight, I. Toombs, K. McWilliams, S. McCafferty, C. Large, N. Lutton, J. Gregg