Women: Carrick win Ulster Development League Play Off.

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Carrick completed their development season by winning the Ulster Development League play off against Ballymoney last weekend. Carrick’s Pauline McFerran tells us how!

Sunday 7th April saw the last battle of the ladies Qualifying League, with the two form teams facing each other to decide who would win the chance for promotion to AILD2N.

The teams had met twice previously during the season, with Ballymoney being responsible for Carrick’s exit from the Rejenerate Cup and their only league defeat of the season, so this was never going to be a relaxed meeting.

The sun made a rare appearance at Randalstown RFC, much to the delight of the sizeable crowd, as Ballymoney kicked off to begin what was certainly the fiercest match of the season.

An eventful 40 minutes ensued, with Carrick making a strong start, taking play straight to the ‘money 22. Several phases later a penalty gave Carrick their first points, courtesy of the boot of Arlene Devine.

Carrick continued to attack but were held back by a strong defence before another penalty put the seasiders 6 points in front, again from the boot of Devine.

Ballymoney went on the offence and play quickly moved to the Carrick . . .

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