With manager Burton absent for this game due to fund raising commitments this weeks fixture saw 'The Dubs' being subject to a convincing defeat to a better Rosegale side.
Injuries to Mike Harrington and work commitments for Dave Burton enabled 'The Dubs' to field a strong side.
The game started badly for 'The Dubs' conceding the 1st goal in the 15th minute following a break away by the home side.
'The Dubs' then raised there game and began to put the home team under a little pressure with a goal from Danny Flynn being disallowed in the 20th minute following a good free kick from MOM Craig Norman.
Despite this, a 2nd goal was conceded in the 40th minute.
Half Time 0-2
An injury to Danny Flynn saw a half time substitution being made with Gary Morris coming on.
The second half started as the 1st ended with a 3rd goal being conceded in the 50th minute following a defensive mistake from Darren Humphrey.
Despite conceding the 3rd, 'The Dubs' reacted well and began to play some good attacking football and put the home side under pressure. There efforts were rewarded in the 60th minute when midfielder Darren Humphrey was brought down in the box following a surging run forward. Craig Norman converted the resulting penalty.
The remainder of the half saw 'The Dubs' pile men forward in a desperate effort to get something from the game. Efforts from Peter Di Carlo, Darren Humphrey, Glenn Butterworth, and Kallum Hannah all tested the Rosegale keeper but failed to find the back of the net.
In the 85th minute, Rosgale scored their 4th to seal the game 4-1.
