ULSTER Elks defeated local rivals Pegasus 2-1 ay Queen’s in a re-arranged Sunday game after just one game survived Storm Darragh in the Women’s EY Hockey League on Saturday. Old Alex faced Railway Union in a battle between two sides keeping the pressure on Loreto at the top of the table.
An early goal from Old Alex saw them take the lead, Jessica McGrane going direct from the penalty corner to give her side the lead.
Railway Union responded to going down a goal, piling the pressure on the opposition, but the hosts held firm. However, in the final minutes of the game, Railway launched one last attack down the right side, finding Emma Smyth on the baseline to slot past the Alex goalkeeper, securing a point, and forcing the shoot-out.
Massive saves from both Lucy McGoldrick and Emma Maloney, kept things tight throughout the shootout, but Railway ultimately prevailed, thanks to goals from Sarah Hawkshaw and Sarah Patton.
Women’s Results – Round 12
Pegasus 1 – 2 Ulster Elks
Pegasus Scorers: Katie McKee 31’ (FG).
Ulster Elks Scorers: Lucy Craig 42’; (PC), Shannon McNellis 58’ (FG).
Catholic Institute v UCD
Game postponed due to weather.
UCC v Loreto
Game postponed due to weather.
Old Alex 1 – 1 Railway Union
Old Alex Scorers: Jessica McGrane 9’ (PC).
Railway Union Scorers: Emma Smyth 69’ (FG).
Pembroke Wanderers v Ards
Game postponed due to weather.
STANDINGS
- Loreto – 27pts
- Railway Union – 23pts
- Ulster Elks – 21pts
- Old Alex – 19pts
- Catholic Institute – 18pts
- Pegasus – 15pts
- Pembroke – 15pts
- Ards – 13pts
- UCD – 11pts
- UCC – 6pts
Jessica McGrane put Old Alex ahead
