Ladies 2nds sweep Ulster Elks aside in IJC

The 2nds undertook a trip up North for what has now become an annual fixture in their IJC campaign. This year they faced Ulster Elks and a convoy of cars left Pembroke bright and early on Saturday morning. Conditions were cold, and the pitch was extremely heavy underfoot, but marshalled by Coach Ronan Flannery the girls were ready from the off after a lively warm up. Shona burst forward from the tip off and made it to the Elks 25 before she won a free. That set the tone and pace of the game in what was to be a fast and physical encounter.

Annie and parasol at a wet and windy Jordanstown
image © Sarah Williams
The second half saw Elks pour on some early pressure, but Lisa O’Rourke was immense in goals to keep them at bay. The backline defended well, and conceded relatively few shorts despite the pressure. As the half wore on, Pembroke regained control and played some stunning hockey at times to move the ball from end to end in seconds. Holly Jones was unlucky not to find the net after some excellent play that saw at least half the team get a touch on the ball before it was rocketed into the D by Lizzie.
The work rate all over the pitch was superb, and the front line hunted down Elks relentlessly, forcing errors and winning corners. Kats Duff popped up for her second goal this season, getting on the end of another good save from the Elks keeper to take Pembroke to 3 nil. Pembroke closed out the half, though credit to Elks they continued to chase down the goals to the very end, and the game finished at 3-0.
Mention must be given to the three supporters, Annie Lawlor, Sarah Williams and Orla Canavan’s sister-in-law(!!) for braving the trip and the elements to come all the way up and support. Thanks girls!!
The 2nds head back up North on February 23rd for the Quarter Finals where they will face Lurgan – full draw here »
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