Craig Wilson’s late goal garnered a losing bonus point from Pembroke’s second Pool F tie in the EuroHockey League in Eindhoven, a result which will help Ireland’s longer term aspirations of holding onto two places in the competition.
Pembroke Wanderers’ place in the last 16 of the EuroHockey League is almost secure, after a stunning late salvo from Brandon Panther secured a 4-3 win over Ukrainian champions Olimpia Kolos Sekvoia in Eindhoven this morning.
Jason Lynch chose the perfect occasion to make a point to Irish coach Paul Revington, as he inspired Lisnagarvey to a 3-1 IHL success over Cork C of I at Garryduff, while three goals in two minutes did for Cork Harlequins in a 5-2 defeat at Pembroke.
UCC’s alumni came back to haunt them as Hermes won 3-0 at Belfield on weekend one of the women’s IHL, while Belfast was a bridge too far for Catholic Institute as they lost 5-2 to Pegasus. In the other pool, Railway Union tormented Cork Harlequins once more with a 7-2 rout at Park Avenue.
A repeat of last year’s final (above) is the early highlight of the women’s Irish Hockey League as Railway Union host Cork Harlequins, while Catholic Institute face a baptism of fire with a trip to Belfast and UCC again catch up with some familiar faces as they head to Dublin to play Hermes.
Cork Harlequins kick off their Irish Hockey League (IHL) campaign away to Pembroke Wanderers for the third successive season, but are entitled to do so with renewed confidence, while Cork C of I host Lisnagarvey intent on avenging a 6-3 reverse last term. Domestically, there’s an early-season six-pointer in the race for third place as UCC host Bandon.