Harlequins Mens Hockey Match Report

Harlequins(C) 2 - C of I (C) 5

Munster Division 2

Saturday 22nd January 2005

Scorers: D. Gash, D. Deady

On Sunday 30 January 'Quins 'C' were defeated 5-2 by C of I 'C' in Harlequins. C of I took advantage of the break in Division 1 and fielded a very strong team. 'Quins were without the services of Dave Harte, due to the firsts trip to Canterbury, so Jonathon Daunt stood between the posts.

The game was delayed by a half-hour as the preceeding ladies game went into extra-time. When the game did get under way, it was an even affair for the first 10 minutes, with each side exchanging attacks. But it was C of I who broke the deadlock and took control of the game. After more pressure C of I made it 2-0 and remained on top until the interval.

Quins started the second half strong and had numerous attacks. They soon grabbed a goal back when a crash ball from Kevin Cullinane was turned home with a clever touch from Dave Gash at the near post. It wasn't long before the teams were once again level when Dave Deady scored a close range reverse stick shot from the ground to make it 2-2. C of I overcame the pressure and their senior players stepped their play up a gear and worked quins very hard for the final 20 minutes of the match. Some poor marking and sloppy passing allowed in to C of I finish the game the game off with three goals in quick succession. If it had not been for some outstanding saves by the 'Quins deputising keeper the score may well have been higher. Skinty watch your back, your brother's coming for your spot!

J. Daunt, R. Barrett, N. Kelleher, W. Daunt, M. Russell, S. Teap, K. Cullinane, D. Deady, D. Gash, E. Kennedy, M. Egner, S. Egner, D. O'Connell