Morale boosting win for Amateurs against Seapatrick

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DROMORE Amateurs’ pre-season preparations continued on Saturday with a 2-1 home victory over neighbours Seapatrick.

Following on from earlier losses against Dunmurry Rec, Wesley and Lisburn Rangers, this was a welcome morale-boosting result for Barry Taylor’s side.

Dromore got off to a flying start when midfielder Philip Smith struck a screamer from 25 yards that left the Seapatrick keeper with no chance.

Then, on 15 minutes, the Amateurs doubled their lead – new signing Steven Law capitalised on confusion in the opponents’ defence to chip the ball from 30 yards into an empty net.

Seapatrick reduced the deficit just before the break with a well-worked goal and continued to push for an equaliser in the second half – but the Dromore rearguard managed to preserve their side’s slender lead.

This was a competitive match played in an excellent spirit. Thanks go to Wayne Beggs for refereeing. The Amateurs wish Seapatrick good luck for the season ahead.

This Saturday, both the firsts and seconds are in action when they host their counterparts from Mid Ulster Intermediate B side Seagoe.

Training continues on Monday and Wednesday nights, 7pm to 9pm at Dromore Rugby Club.

Players are reminded to get their membership fee paid to the Treasurer as soon as possible.

The first major social function of 2010/2011 will be a BBQ and disco in The Ranch on Saturday, August 14. These events are vital fundraisers for the club and the committee urges all players to show their support.