The Netherlands hit form in a serious way yesterday afternoon in the second of two challenge matches against Ireland in Seville, routing a tired Irish side 5-0 just 24 hours after having to come from two goals down to defeat Paul Revington’s (above) side 3-2.
Cork Harlequins and Bandon will fly the flag for Munster in the next round of the women’s Irish Senior Cup and Irish Trophy respectively, after impressive away victories at Ards and Ballymena; there was more national heartache for Catholic Institute however as they went down to Ballymoney.
Hat-trick hero Andrew Scannell’s ever-improving short corner conversion rate proved the difference as Bandon edged out C of I B 5-4 in west Cork yesterday.
It’s as you were in the women’s top tier with the top three all winning, while Bandon move up to fourth on goal difference. Meanwhile UCC are again left flying the flag for Munster in the women’s Irish Junior Cup after Institute, Quins, C of I and Bandon all lost to Leinster opposition.
C of I made light of the absence of key players to see off Bandon, while Fionn O’Leary (above) and Roger Gray scored goal of the season contenders as UCC routed Catholic Institute. Cork Harlequins and Bandon also had reason to celebrate in the men’s Irish Junior Cup.
More freezing weather put paid to two top clashes in Munster, with UCC men’s home clash with Cork C of I and Catholic Institute’s showdown with UCC in the women’s league falling by the wayside. Cork Harlequins’ 11-0 win over Quins B was the only top-level tie to survive, with David Egner (above, left) one of three players to grab a couple of goals or more.