Russell strike secures narrow victory for Dergview
Dylan Russell fires Dergview to win.
National Conference League Premier
Dergview....1
Rosario....0
DERGVIEW are now within five points of the league leaders following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rosario at Darragh Park in the National Conference League.
Ahead of kick-off, a minute’s silence was observed in memory of club president, Harold Baxter, who passed away last week.
The decisive moment came in the 31st minute when Aaron Russell found the net to give Dergview the lead.
Russell’s first-half strike proved enough to separate the sides, with Dergview holding on to claim all three points in front of their home supporters.
The victory is another important result for Dergview, who remain second in the National Conference League table, just five points behind leaders Portstewart.
The result extends the north Tyrone men’s unbeaten run to five games.
Saturday also marked a proud moment for the club’s youth development programme after two promising young players, Jack Stevenson and Alfie Sproule, were included in the squad.
Both players, who currently represent the club at U18 and Colts level, were given the opportunity to be involved with the senior squad, marking another important step in their footballing journeys.
A spokesperson for the club said: “It's fantastic to see two of our young players getting the opportunity to be involved at senior level while continuing their development within the club.
“Their involvement highlights the pathway available through Dergview FC, from our Youth Academy, through our U18s, Colts and Reserves, and onto the first team, showing the opportunities that exist for plyers to progress and develop at every stage.
“Well done Jack and Alfie. Keep working hard, keep developing and continue to make the most of every opportunity.”
Dergview are back in action on Saturday when they travel to face Dollingstown before a home game against Oxford Sunnyside on Novemeber 28.