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Newry Olympics 5 Instonians 0
On Saturday, 26th October, Newry Olympic Hockey Ladies 1st XI played Instonians 1st XI Ladies at home at 2.30 p.m. Newry dominated play in the first half but could not turn their domination into goals, wasting a hatful of chances in the first half. At half time the score was level but this didnt last for long.
At the beginning of the second half both teams came out strong with Newry pressing forward and with continuous pressure Laverne Inns scored two goals within the first ten minutes. Newry continued to break down the Instonians play with Newry defence playing high,supporting the mids and consequently from the right wing, Lynne Ervine scored a third goal. With ongoing play across the Instonians’ circle this led to an own goal on their part during the last ten minutes of play. To seal the match Caralyn Ferris scored the fifth goal from a penalty corner which was awarded in the last few minutes of the match making the final score Newry Olympics 5 Instonians 0
NOHC Team C Waddell (goals) D L Inns (Captain) T McElroy, A Gamble, C Gamble, D Mc Minn, L Ervine, K Baird, J Cochrane, G Mc Loughlin, L Simpson, A Magowan, N Shiels, G Davidson, R Ross and C Ferris.
Lisnagarvey 3's 2-1 Newry 2's
Newry travelled to Lisnagarvey 3's on Saturday hoping to get back into winning ways again, Before the game there was a minutes silence held for past club president Sam McCullough which was impeccably held. Newry struggled to get the ball moving early on with Garvey doing damage with long balls to the wings. The home side took the lead midway through the first half when a mixup in the Newry defence let the 'Garvey striker in on goal and he duely slotted home. Newry got back on level terms when David England fired home a cracking short corner but Newry's joy was short lived as 'Garvey scored straight away with a short corner of their own. Newry played a lot better in the second half and were creating a lot more chances however a number of last ditch tackles kept them at bay. Andrew Gilmer came close to get Newry back on level terms only to see his audacious lob attempt just go over the bar. Newry were unlucky not to get a second when a goal was dissallowed with the umpires unable to agree if the last touch were inside or outside the circle. Newry continued to press but could not find the equaliser and went down 2-1.
Team: Sam Henry, Andrew Henning, Johnny Gregg, Andy Baird, Daryl Barlow, Ben Scott, David England, Warren Adams (c), Adam Foster, David Andrews, Nigel McGuffin. subs Andrew Gilmer, Darren Liggett, Keith McWilliams
Result
Harlequins 3's 3-3 Newry 3's
