THE drama continued into round 16 of the EY Hockey League as underdogs secured vital points, and the battle for survival raged on and new table toppers emerged in the Women’s EYHL2.
In the Women’s EYHL, Pembroke Wanderers stunned Loreto to record a 3-2 win to keep their survival hopes alive. Ulster Elks and Old Alex shared the points after a 2-2 draw, with Old Alex securing the bonus point to remain in sixth.
Portadown beat Ulster rivals Pegasus to avoid slipping into the relegation zone. And Queen’s University secured a drawing bonus point away to Railway Union to solidify their place at fifth.
In the Women’s EYHL2, Avoca took the opportunity to summit the table, beating Belfast Harlequins 4 – 0 at home. Monkstown and UCC both kept pace to go level on points with Ards, beating Lisnagarvey and Cork Harlequins, respectively. And Trinity Ladies’ secured their first win of the campaign, beating University of Galway at home.
EY Hockey League – Results
EY Hockey League Division 1 – Women
Queen’s University 2 [2 – 1] 2 Railway Union
Catholic Institute 1 – 0 UCD
Loreto 2 – 3 Pembroke Wanderers
Ulster Elks 2 [1 – 3] 2 Old Alex
Pegasus 0 – 2 Portadown
Women’s EYHL Standings
- Loreto – 36pts
- Railway Union – 31pts
- UCD – 28pts
- Pegasus – 23pts
- Queen’s University – 22pts
- Old Alex – 20pts
- Portadown – 19pts
- Catholic Institute – 19pts
- Ulster Elks – 19pts
- Pembroke Wanderers – 17pts
EY Hockey League Division 2 – Women
Trinity Ladies’ 2 – 0 University of Galway
Avoca 4 – 0 Belfast Harlequins
Monkstown 6 – 0 Lisnagarvey
UCC 4 – 0 Cork Harlequins
Women’s EYHL2 Standings
- Avoca – 15pts
- Ards – 14pts
- UCC – 14pts
- Monkstown – 14pts
- Belfast Harlequins – 11pts
- University of Galway – 6pts
- Trinity Ladies’ – 4pt
- Cork Harlequins – 4pts
- Lisnagarvey – 2pts
Portadown huddle (Pictures: IVOR LENNON)
