Harlequins Mens Hockey Match Report

Midleton(A) 0 - Harlequins(B) 3

Munster Junior Cup (Semi-Final)

Saturday 5th January 2005

Scorers: R. Leonard, K. Deasy, P. McLaughlin

After a disappointing defeat on the previous day, Quins II got back to winning ways with a defeat of Midleton in the Munster Junior Cup semi-final. Short quite a number of players, a tough challenge was expected, but a good first half performance laid the foundations for a comfortable victory.

Things didn't start well for Quins when Brian Hayes-Curtin had to go off injured after only 5 minutes. But even though Midleton threatened occasionally with Clive Seale, Quins were on top and the first goal arrived when a Rob Hobbs free-hit was deflected into the top corner by Richard Leonard. Within 10 minutes, a good run and pass by Philip McLaughlin set up Killian Deasy to first-time it past Neil Quail into the MIdleton goal. Then before half- time, Philip McLauglin took a Eoghan Kennedy pass and slipped it past the Midleton keeper to put Quins in total control. Midleton nearly got back into the game just before half-time, but the reverse stick shot came back off Skinty's post.

No more goals in the second half, but mostly because of poor finishing rather than the lack of chances. Both teams missed a number of good scoring chances, but Quins were always in control of the game. So, Quins now qualify for the Munster Junior Cup final where we'll meet our arch rivals Church of Ireland II.

Squad: C Daunt, R Hobbs, P O'Driscoll, B Hayes-Curtin, J Daunt, S Egner, K Deasy, R Leonard, S Teap, E Kennedy, P McLaughlin, G Todd.