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UCC Hockey Intervarsities Preview
This weekend, UCC Hockey travels to Kilkenny College for the annual Intervarsity competitions, with both the men's and women's teams looking to make a strong impression.
The UCC men earned promotion to the Cup competition after winning the Plate last year. They face a difficult challenge against QUB and UCD in their group, but the squad is travelling with confidence, energy, and belief. On the other side of the draw are TUD, Trinity, and Ulster University.
The UCC women are hoping to end a long wait for Intervarsity success, having last won the competition in 2007. They will face Queen's University Belfast and Trinity College Dublin in their group. Queen's, competing in EY1 this season, will provide formidable opposition, while Trinity are always competitive. The second group consists of UCD, TUD, and University of Galway.
Everyone at UCC Hockey wishes both teams the very best of luck for the weekend. 🏑💚💛
Alongside the Intervarsity competition, both squads have enjoyed strong preparations through their weekend league fixtures.
Last weekend, the Women's 2nds travelled to Dublin to take on UCD in the Irish Junior Cup. UCC made an excellent start, taking the lead through a penalty corner finished by Siri Forde. UCD responded with an equaliser before scoring a late winner in the closing minutes, ending UCC's hopes of progressing.
The Men's team faced Midleton in Division 2, earning a 3-3 draw. While it was a valuable point, UCC will be disappointed not to have secured the victory.
The Women's 1sts played Church of Ireland last Wednesday and recorded a convincing 3-0 league win, maintaining their position at the top of the table.
The Division 6 team travelled to Limerick and suffered a 2-0 defeat. Despite being the stronger side for large periods, they were unable to find a way past an excellent opposition goalkeeper.
Division 7 hosted Catholic Institute and secured a 1-1 draw. The team, made up largely of first-year students, continues to settle well into competitive hockey.
The Division 4 side travelled to Church of Ireland and raced into a 3-0 half-time lead. Although they allowed their opponents back into the game during the second half, they held on for a 3-2 victory, extending their unbeaten run.
Results Summary
- Women's 2nds: Lost 2-1 vs UCD (Irish Junior Cup)
- Men's Division 2: Drew 3-3 vs Midleton
- Women's 1sts: Won 3-0 vs Church of Ireland
- Division 6: Lost 2-0 vs Limerick
- Division 7: Drew 1-1 vs Catholic Institute
- Division 4: Won 3-2 vs Church of Ireland and remain unbeaten.
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