The largest crowd for a hockey match at Belfield in modern times saw Ireland keep their Olympic dreams alive with a 1-1 draw with Korea, but Paul Revington was far from pleased with his side’s performance or discipline.
Ireland notched the second biggest win in their history, routing Ukraine 12-0. With Korea and Malaysia also on two wins from two, it’s all about who blinks first when Paul Revington’s men clash with the Koreans tomorrow night.
Ireland’s bid to qualify for the Olympics is off to the start they wanted, after the
Roger Gray’s firepower proved enough for Cork IT to reclaim the ICHA Mixed Varsities Cup following an intensive day’s hockey at The Mardyke and CIT.
John Jackson has revealed himself as the ‘hardman’ of Ireland’s senior men’s hockey squad, after admitting he was willing to continue playing the game even if he lost the sight in one eye.
UCC continued their habit of doing things the hard way but eventually progressed to a second successive Irish Hockey Trophy final with a 3-2 win over South Antrim at the Mardyke on Saturday.