Armagh defeat rivals Laurelvale in thrilling tie Armagh registered their first win of the 2010 Ulster Bank Division One Section One season after a thrilling encounter with local rivals Laurelvale in which the momentum changed several times throughout the match and in which both teams had opportunities to take the win. Armagh made only one change from the previous weekend against Muckamore with Andrew Bratten replacing Matthew Steenson in the side. Laurelvale captain David Sinton won the toss and had no hesitation in batting first with the Mall looking in quite superb condition. Full report 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. Full report |