Release Date: 17/06/2009

LISBURN Distillery claimed two titles on Saturday at the final day of the Dale Farm Belfast Small Sided Leagues.

In Division 1 of the Under 12 section victories against Ballymena and Crusaders Newtownabbey Strikers was enough to secure the title.

Meanwhile in the U14 League Lisburn Distillery edged the title courtesy of a three nil victory against Blackieville Girls.

In the U12's title decider between Lisburn Distillery and Ballymena Utd Allstars the pressure was evident from kick off with both players visibly unsettled.

Despite Distillery knowing a draw would probably secure the title they attacked from the start.

After five minutes Abbie McAlonan produced a fine run down the wing and her cross to the back post was expertly finished by Leanne Domican.

Soon after a great move involving Hayley Boyd and Courtney Poots resulted in a fierce drive from Danielle Bingham but the Ballymena goalkeeper made an excellent save.

Ballymena started to play their way into the match and came close to scoring from a free kick just before half time.

In the second half Ballymena continued to push forward but the Distillery defence of Alison McMaster and Hayley Anderson held firm. Emma McMaster earned the "Player of the Match" award for her battling midfield display for Distillery.

Lisburn Distillery U14s started their game against Blackieville the stronger of the two and got off to a great start when Courtney Johnston struck after a superb shot after receiving the ball from Stacey Murdough.

The early goal settled the nerves and it wasn't long before captain Johnston added her second. Caragh Milligan who was immense throughout the game added the third after some terrific work.

Goals four and five came courtesy of Stacey Murdough and gave Lisburn a healthy and well deserved 5-0 lead at half time.

The second half continued much the same with Lisburn doing all the pressing and were rewarded when Stacey Murdough got her hat trick and Lisburn's sixth goal.

Week 6 Tables & Results

Player of the Week: Emma McMaster (Lisburn Distillery)

Player of the Week: Chelsea Myles (Linfield)

Player of the Week: Stacey Murdough (Lisburn Distillery)

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