A thrilling opening round to the EY Hockey League saw some major upsets.
In the Women’s EYHL, Portadown made a statement in their first game in the topflight, beating Ulster Elks in their own backyard.
Reigning champions Loreto left it until the second half to secure a win away to Catholic Institute. UCD came out on top of their college clash with Queen’s University.
Railway Union cruised to a 3-0 win at home to Old Alex. Pegasus versus Pembroke finished in a scoreless draw, with the home team Pegasus taking the bonus point, 2:1 in the shootout.
EY Hockey League – Round 1 – Results
EY Hockey League – Women
Ulster Elks 1 – 5 Portadown
23’ Lara Wilson (FG)
29’ Rachel Lennon (PC)
42’ Shannon McNellis (FG)
53’ Lara Wilson (FG)
62’ Evie Girvan (FG)
65’ Evie Thompson (FG)
Catholic Institute 0 – 2 Loreto
53’ Siofra O’Brien (PC)
58’ Mollie Lennon (FG)
UCD 3 – 0 Queen’s University
22’ Lucy Crowe (PC)
42’ Isobel Field (FG)
60’ Aliya Davis (FG)
Railway Union 3 – 0 Old Alex
20’ Sarah Patton (FG)
51’ Katie Mullan (PC)
64’ Hollai Quinn (FG)
Pegasus 0 [2 – 1] 0 Pembroke Wanderers
Pegasus secure drawing bonus point in the shootout.
Women’s EYHL Standings
Portadown – 3pts
UCD – 3pts
Railway Union – 3pts
Loreto – 3pts
Pegasus – 2pts
Pembroke Wanderers – 1pt
Catholic Institute – 0pts
Old Alex – 0pts
Queen’s University – 0pts
Ulster Elks – 0pts
