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Sunday, August 23, 2009

Ophir 7s

A Dungannon team was victorious at the Annual Ophir 7s in Mallusk yesterday (Saturday 22nd).

Played in good conditions, the team came through the group stages with relative ease winning all its games. The opening game against the hosts was won 54-0 followed by a 40-10 win over Carrick, 31-0 over Academy and 22-5 over a game U.U.C, who were the group runners up.

This led to a semi-final against the holders Instonians and an increase in performance from the team knowing full well Instonians would be determined to hold onto the trophy. WIth Mark Riddell oustanding the team made it through to the final with a 31-7
victory.

The final against a tired looking Queens side saw Dungannon start well and build a good lead going into half time and whilst they conceded two late tries they came away with a 31-12 win and the trophy. Colm Heaney also claimed the man of the match prize for his performance in the final.

Congratulations to the team and manager Mark Henderson.

Squad: M. Riddell, P. Stinson, T. Potter, S. Potter, C. Heaney, P. Heaney, R. Maguire, M. McFarland, R. Soutar-Finch, C. Henderson.

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