Dungannon Swifts Under 20’s travelled to Ballymena United for their first Development League fixture of the season on Wednesday night.
A very young Swifts team led 1-0 at the break with a debut goal for Curtis Hallisey. Curtis headed in from a Rhyss Campbell free kick. Ballymena went on to score two quick goals after the restart and extended their lead midway through the second half to run out eventual 3-1 winners.
A much more experienced Ballymena United deserved their victory but there were lots of positives to take away from the game with Swifts players, Marito Marcal and Peter Bell, showing great promise.
Swifts Team: Luke Mulholland, Jack McIvor, Adam Glenny, Cahal McGinty, Greg McColm, Peter Bell, Paul McElroy, Rhyss Campbell, Bailey Leonard, Marito Marcal & Curtis Hallissey.
The second round draw for the BetMcLean League Cup has taken place this afternoon.
Conducted by BetMcLean Managing Director Paul McLean and NI Football League Chairman Brian Adams at the Mervyn Brown Suite, the draw seen all the Danske Bank Premiership clubs enter the competition.
The tie of the round sees Glentoran face Championship favourites Larne, whilst holders Dungannon Swifts face Limavady United at home. Ties to be played on Tuesday 28 August, with information regarding venue arrangements to follow.
Full draw
Cliftonville v Lisburn Distillery
Tobermore United v Portadown Dungannon Swifts v Limavady United
Carrick Rangers v Sport & Leisure Swifts
Institute v Loughgall
Larne v Glentoran
Coleraine v Ballyclare Comrades
Newry City v Knockbreda
Glenavon v Dergview
HW Welders v Portstewart
Annagh United v Warrenpoint Town
Ards v Newington YC
PSNI v Crusaders
Ballinamallard United v Lurgan Celtic
Linfield v Moyola Park
Ballymena United v Dollingstown
We travel to play Newry City AFC on Friday 10th August 2018.
Dungannon Swifts Under 20’s travelled to Ballymena United for their first Development League fixture of the season on Wednesday night.
The second round draw for the BetMcLean League Cup has taken place this afternoon.
