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QUEEN’S University continued to show their intent to make their mark on the Women’s EY All Ireland hockey league with a 5-2 win over fellow Ulster side Ulster Elks.
It was the only game involving Ulster sides to survive Storm Amy.
Despite going a goal down in the first quarter, a hat-trick from Jenna McCarlie saw them turn the tide to lead 3-1.
Elks reduced the deficit in quarter three but two goals in the closing minutes of the game secured Queen’s third win of the campaign.
Elsewhere, Pembroke Wanderers edged Catholic Institute.
A goal early in quarter two put Pembroke ahead before Abigail O’Malley put the game to bed in the final minutes of quarter 3 to secure a potentially crucial three points for Pembroke as they grab their first win of the campaign and climb to fourth in the table.
Railway Union survived an early scare against UCD to record a 3-1 win over the students and climb to joint top of the table.
UCD scored with the first attack of the game through Rebecca Carthy, but Railway fought back in the second half, with Lily Lloyd drawing them level before Sophia Cole scored from the penalty spot and Hollai Quinn put the game beyond reach from open play in the final minute.
EY Hockey League – Round 5
Queen’s University 5 – 2 Ulster Elks
16’ Rachel Houston (PC), 20’ Jenna McCarlie (FG), 23’ Jenna McCarlie (PC), 43’ Jenna McCarlie (FG), 50’ Shannon McNellis (FG), 58’ Jodie Simmons (FG), 65’ Zoe Wilson (PC)
Pembroke Wanderers 2 – 0 Catholic Institute
18’ Emma Paul (PC), 49’ Abigail O’Mahony (FG)
Railway Union 3 – 1 UCD
1’ Rebecca Carthy (FG), 53’ Lily Lloyd (FG), 56’ Sophia Cole (PS), 69’ Hollai Quinn (FG)
Old Alex [POSTPONED] Pegasus
Portadown [POSTPONED] Loreto
Women’s EYHL Standings
Railway Union – 12pts
Loreto – 12pts
Queen’s University – 11pts
Pembroke Wanderers – 7pts
Pegasus – 6pts
Portdown – 5pts
UCD – 5pts
Ulster Elks – 5pts
Old Alex – 4pts
Catholic Institute – 2pts
