The Front Row Union Sport - Scotland Men Take Indoor Series Win Against Ireland

Scotland Men Take Indoor Series Win Against Ireland

Dec 30, 2021

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Scotland’s men came away with a series win against Ireland this week at the Antrim Forum, but were pushed hard by the Irish, particularly in their final 2 games on Wednesday. A great showcase of Indoor hockey with high scoring games keeping the spectators entertained throughout.

Jamie Golden’s goals helped Scotland clinch series win in Antrim

In the opening game, the goals started early with Ireland’s Mark Crooks scoring the opener from a goal mouth scramble, but Scotland found their equaliser straight away with an unstoppable flick from Jamie Golden. Scotland were clinical in front of goal and extended their lead to 4-1 before half time with great finishes from open play using the left board and even Ireland taking their keeper off in the final quarter couldn’t stop the Scottish coming away 7-3 winners.

Match 1: Ireland 3 (M Crooks, R Patterson, R Canning) Scotland 7 (J Golden 3, C Golden 2, P Christie 2)

Ireland: S O’Keeffe, M Crooks, R Canning, J Lynch, R Patterson, J Jackson. Subs: J Haycock, D Howard, O Kidd, C Robson, J Duncan, N Glassey

Scotland: G Mackenzie, M Ross, A McAllister, C Golden, G Amour, J Golden. Subs: J Stephen, P Christie, S Stewart, A Lochrin, A Wilson.

Match 1 Gallery

After a strong Scottish start in the second fixture, Ireland managed to pull things level by half time; Ireland’s goalkeeper Stephen O’Keeffe made some fine saves from quick Scottish counter attacks, but couldn’t stop them extending their lead to 5-3 in the final quarter. Ireland only had time to pull back a late goal when they took advantage of an extra outfielder again and Oliver Kidd leapt on the rebound from a reverse flick.

Stephen O’Keeffe with a goal line clearance for Ireland

Match 2: Ireland 4 (O Kidd 3, R Canning) Scotland 5 (C Golden 2, G Amour 2, J Golden)

Ireland: J Bernsden, J Jackson, J Haycock, O Kidd, J Lynch, J Duncan. Subs: N Glassey, R Canning, R Patterson, M Crooks, R Couse, C Robson.

Scotland: M Taylor, M Ross, A McAllister, C Golden, G Amour, J Golden. Subs: P Christie, J Stephen, S Stewart, A Lochrin, A Wilson

Match 2 Gallery

The third and final game was as thrilling as expected with 15 goals scored between the 2 sides; Ireland continuously took the lead throughout the game and when Ross Canning scored his sixth goal of the tournament to give Ireland a 7-5 lead with only minutes left, it looked like the Irish were going to clinch the victory. However, after a final few minutes of end to end hockey, Scotland managed to draw level and then scored the winning goal right as the final buzzer went off to snatch the 8-7 victory!

Match 3: Ireland 7 (R Canning 4, O Kidd, J Jackson, J Duncan) Scotland 8 (J Golden 5, C Golden 2, P Christie)

Ireland: S O’Keeffe, J Jackson, R Canning, C Robson, N Glassey, J Duncan. Subs: R Patterson, J Haycock, D Howard, O Kidd, R Couse, M Crooks

Scotland: G McKenzie, M Ross, A McAllister, A Lochrin, C Golden, J Golden. Subs: P Christie, J Stephen, S Stewart, G Amour, A Wilson, M Taylor