Fourths Reports

CIYMS v Armagh 12/06/10

Armagh Fourths defeated but put in an encouraging performance

Armagh IV travelled to Belmont take on CIYMS III on Saturday and although defeated put in an encouraging performance. CIYMS won the toss and elected to bad on a superb track at the Premier league ground, Armagh opening bowlers Arnold Courtney and Michael Anderson started brightly before experienced CI skipper Daniel McConkey scored a marvellous 82, well supported Beattie before Conor Wright clean bowled him as a century looked in sight. Tim McDonald then ran out Beattie with a superb piece of fielding from point as Armagh made a double break through. There was to be no let up as Duddy and Waddell continued the attack to the end of the 35 overs to total an imposing 225-2. Armaghs fielding and bowling had held up well and the young players had fought well in very warm conditions. The Armagh reply got off to a excellent start as Andrew Hoey went on the attack playing shots all around the wicket before he fell for 33 and then Aaron Wright followed next ball to leave Armagh looking at a humiliating defeat. But Captain Ryan McCarter received excellent support from Under 15 stars Michael Anderson (20) and Conor Wright (27 including a towering six into the hockey pitches) as Armagh took the score over 100 and beyond, Jonny Morton came to the crease and counter attacked in style scoring a career best 27 not out. Armagh completed their innings on 150-4 very respectable against a senior clubs third XI that hasn’t lost a league game since 2007! McCarter remained undefeated on 36 in a patient knock and he will be hoping his young team can continue their development against Lurgan Thirds this Saturday on the Mall.