Action from the Irish Senior Cup match between Ulster University Elks and Railway Union on Saturday 22 February 2025. Photo: John McMurtry. © FRU SPORTS 2025.

Irish Senior Cup: Ulster University Elks 1 Railway Union 3

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John McMurtry

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We caught up with the Irish Senior Cup quarter final between Ulster University Elks and Railway Union on Saturday afternoon at Jordanstown Sports village.

The last time Railway were up in Jordanstown, at the start of the month, they were substantially outplayed for much of that match. Unfortunately, for the Elks, this game was a different matter.

Niamh Shaw put Railway on the front foot with an early goal against the Elks.

The visitors took an early lead in Q1 when Niamh Shaw found the back of the net at a penalty corner and they took the 0 – 1 lead into Q2.

The Elks worked their way into the game during the second quarter but they were unable to convert any of their chances and the teams changed ends with the home side still trailing to . . .

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