Harlequins Mens Hockey Match Report

Nothing Ventured.......

Bandon (A) 0 - Harlequins (A) 3

(h.t. 0 - 3)

Mens Munster Division 1

24th November 2001

Scorer: E. Gash (3)

Harlequins mens firsts, under the control of Stoney, as the other fellow was in Ulster watching the senior interprovincials, continued their winning ways on Saturday with a 3 goal victory. Harlequins welcomed back John Ahern to the squad for this match against last years 3rd place finishers. The match was rearranged for the Bandon as H'Quins was been used for the girls U - 16 interpros. Bandon had narrowly lost 3-1 to C of I the previous week so were full of convidence coming into the game. Reports said that Bandon had adopted a very defensive approach in the C of I match, it was expected to have more of the same against H'Quins. Bandon didn't disappoint, rarelytrying to attack, setting out to try and earn a point. A hat-trick inside 15 mins by Edward Gash soon had the crowd questioning their negative tactics. Harlequins goal was never threatened. Edgar Rice impressed sporadically in the defence.In the second half Bandon continued where they left off - deep in their 25. H'quins, however, failed to keep the 1st half momentum going and despite many short corners failed to add to the score. Richard Gash and David Eakins coming the closest to scoring. It wasn't a great spectacle, H'Quins happy with the win without suffering any injuries before the C of I match on Dec 15th, as for Bandon, nothing ventured......