 WAS THIS THE FIRST OFFICIAL MATCH IN IRELAND IN 2008?
Sunday 6 April 2008 North Down and Cliftonville brave the elements
The CCC and NDCC teams prior to the launch of the 2008 season
North Down battted first on a cold and bright day at The Green and openers Jo Montgomery and Daniel Graham spent enough time at the wicket to establish a 30 run partnership before Montgomery was bowled by Blain. Top scorer for the home side was Michael Turkington with an unbeaten 46. Andrew Sutherland hit 39 and Daniel Graham 22 in a 156 total. Cliftonville scored 115 with Peter Connell taking a couple of wickets and the others shared around.
The 2008 season begins
Openers Jo Montgomery and Daniel Graham
Early bat problems for Jo
Andrew Sutherland scored 39 on his senior friendly debut
playing himself in
and thawing out
The snow flurry did not deter the players who could only benefit from this early 'run out'
El Terrett fielding with Hoody and Beanie
Runs for Graham
Red Base Layer Bowler
Happy Keeper
Not a really convincing appeal
From the Mount Alexander End
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