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It’s title play-off time once more in Munster after Cork Harlequins were held to a 2-2 draw by Catholic Institute in an intriguing clash in dense fog at Farmer’s Cross on Saturday, with 14-year-old Acacia Taylor’s (above) brace helping the holders twice come from behind.
For the second year running, the destination of the Munster women’s title hinges on a single game. Harlequin Park will command the sole focus of those at the business end of the competition today, as Cork Harlequins meet Catholic Institute in the final game of the regulation season (2.30pm).
C of I and Quins failed to get the wins they needed to keep their slim hopes of an IHL semi-final slot alive, though Jason Lynch’s (above) Lisnagarvey are well in with a shout while Conor and David Harte’s Pembroke have booked their place in the last four.
As has long been flagged, the race for the Munster women’s title race will come down to the final game next weekend, after UCC kept their hopes alive with a 2-1 win at Catholic Institute today.
Cork Church of Ireland know nothing but victory at home to Ulster kingpins Cookstown tomorrow will do to keep their hopes of reaching the Irish Hockey League semi-finals alive. They’ll need keeper Billy Lynch (above) – recent recipient of an Irish call-up – to continue his top-class form between the sticks.