Co Antrim hold Manchester United to book Boys’ Premier semi-final spot

Co Antrim’s dream of adding a Budget Energy SuperCupNI Boys’ Premier title to their three Boys’ Junior crowns remains alive after earning the point they needed against Manchester United to book a place in the semi-finals.The county side went into the decisive Group D clash at the Riada Stadium knowing a draw would be enough to finish above the Red Devils on goal difference, and they delivered in front of a packed crowd of 2,200 supporters to set up a last-four meeting with Japanese newcomers Kamimura Gakuen.Antrim carved out the game’s first opportunity when Caoimhin Connolly fired over after seeing his initial effort blocked.United responded through Simon Okeke, whose header from Ben Lyne’s cross was comfortably saved, before JB Camlin and Oscar Spence both tested the Manchester United go