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UCC Hockey Weekend Round-Up
It was a busy weekend for UCC Hockey, with four teams in action across various competitions.
EYHL1: UCC vs Railway Union
UCC hosted second-placed Railway Union at the Mardyke in EYHL1 on Saturday, expecting a tough challenge. The students put in a resilient defensive performance, with goalkeeper Laurna McHugh producing several heroic saves. However, despite their determined effort, Railway Union found the breakthrough in the closing minutes, scoring from a penalty corner to seal a 1-0 victory. UCC now look forward to a well-earned break over St. Patrick’s weekend, with some players set to take part in the open U21 Irish trials on Sunday—best of luck to them!
Division 2 Women: UCC vs Cork Harlequins
The Division 2 Women continued their strong league campaign with a dominant 10-3 win over Cork Harlequins at Harlequin Park on Saturday. With just a few league games remaining, they now turn their attention to the Division 2 Munster Cup semi-final against Blackrock this Saturday at the Mardyke, with pushback at 11:30 am.
Division 3 Munster Cup Semi-Final: UCC vs Limerick
The standout match of the weekend took place in Limerick, where UCC’s Division 3 team sought revenge against a Limerick side that had beaten them twice in the league. Determined and relentless from the start, UCC took a 1-0 lead into halftime. A second goal in the second half put them firmly in control, and although Limerick pulled one back in the closing minutes, it was too little, too late. UCC’s well-earned victory secures them a place in the final, where they will defend their 2023-24 Munster Cup title. The team enjoys a weekend off before their big showdown next month.
Division 4: UCC vs Cork Harlequins
UCC’s Division 4 side remains in contention for a promotion play-off, following a commanding 6-0 win over Cork Harlequins on Sunday. Currently sitting in second place, they must continue their winning form to keep their promotion hopes alive. They, too, have a break this weekend before resuming their league push.
Men’s Team: Final Match of the Season
The UCC men’s team is set to take on C of I C this Friday at 8 pm at the Mardyke, in what is likely to be their final match of the season. It has been a challenging campaign, competing in a league that proved a tough test. However, their commitment and perseverance have been instrumental in the revival of men’s hockey at UCC, marking an important step forward for the club.
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