| Hockey: Mixed start for U18's in Cardiff |
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U18 Girls Ireland 0 (0) Scotland 2 (2) Ireland's U18 girls took on Scotland earlier today, due to a change of schedule, in their opening four nations match in Cardiff.
Scotland secured the only two goals of the match within the first ten minutes of play courtesy of their well practised penalty corner routine. Overall, Scotland looked the stronger side, but despite the pressure Ireland had numerous chances to reduce the deficit through both open play and penalty corner chances, but the final touch managed evade the girls in green. Despite taking the early lead Scotland were not content to sit back and continued to put pressure on Ireland, but good defending and excellent keeping from Lisa Costley kept Ireland in the game towards the end. Commenting on the game manager Sinead McDonnell "We came into the game more for the last 35, they were the stronger side overall but Ireland displayed some good performances, including some excellent play by Keeper Lisa Costley." Scotland 1 (0) Half Time Score 0-0
The game came to life in the 54th minute when a great run from Dan Hobbs saw him switch the ball at the top of the circle to
Ireland doubled their lead in the 67th minute, when Ireland broke down the right hand side with Carson penetrating the circle taking the ball the ball close to the by before breaking inside and flicking the ball home for a 2-0 advantage.
Final score
Commenting on the match, Coach John Hobbs said "It is pleasing to have won our opening game but as the players have acknowledged, greater effort and concentration will be needed in our matches against
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