Waveney in 10-goal thriller

WAVENEY Youth and Ballyclare Colts played out a thrilling 5-5 draw at the Valley on Saturday morning in the Plate competition.

With the wind in their faces, Waveney were put under early pressure by Colts but withstood it to take the lead through Corrigan.

Balmer hit the post before Ballyclare scored twice in five minutes to take a slim lead at half time.

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The second half started with Waveney on the front foot but it was Colts who increased their lead to 3-1.

As usual, Waveney battled hard and drew level through Mills and Jackson.

The game was end to end with the Colts again taking the lead but Logan with a well taken penalty squared things up again.

The last five minutes saw both teams going for the winner and it was Jackson again who gave Waveney the lead with an unstoppable 25-yard screamer.

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This looked to be the winner but deep into injury time, Colts drew level from the penalty spot to complete a thrilling game.

Although gaining a point, it is now out of Waveney’s hand as to whether they reach the final of the competition.

Waveney: Brown, Mills, Stewart, Logan, Weir, Hanlon, Gaston, Balmer, Stewart, Jackson, Corrigan. Subs: Henry, Frew, Stock.

Next game for Waveney is against Larne Youth at the Showgrounds on Wednesday, April 7 (7pm).