Cliftonville FC's five players, Anayah Lee, Autumn Edgar, Charley McMullan, Abigail Curley, and Ellie Tohill, were part of the Northern Ireland Women's Under-16 squad that participated in a four-team tournament in Paraguay. The team, managed by Danielle McDowell Tuffey, was the sole UEFA representative at CONMEBOL Headquarters in Luque. Two Reds stars, Curley and McMullan, were on the scoresheet when Northern Ireland commenced proceedings with a 4-4 draw with the hosts last Monday. After falling 2-0 down inside the opening eight minutes, the visitors reduced the arrears when Curley slotted home. Paraguay, however, duly extended their advantage by a further two goals before half-time only for NI to stage an incredible comeback which was capped when McMullan levelled matters before Tohill almost won it, only to be denied by the post. Though Paraguay banked an additional point by winning 5-3 on penalties, Northern Ireland moved on to Wednesday's meeting with Puerto Rico in understandably upbeat mood. Though beaten 3-0, the team produced another admirable display before signing off on a positive note when, in the aftermath of a 4-1 loss to Chile on Saturday, they triumphed in the post-match penalty shootout. All at Cliftonville are very proud to have seen Anayah, Autumn, Charley, Abigail, and Ellie represent the Club on such a stage and we hope they enjoyed every minute of their experience in South America.
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Cliftonville FC Stars Shine in Paraguay Tournament
Cliftonville FC's Anayah Lee, Autumn Edgar, Charley McMullan, Abigail Curley, and Ellie Tohill represented Northern Ireland in a four-team tournament in Paraguay, producing impressive displays.
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