On Wednesday afternoon Banbridge Academy faced Royal Belfast Academical Institution in the McCullough Cup Final at Havelock Park.

Both sides set out their stall early playing fast, skilful attacking hockey. Inst struck first. Josh Gill converted a 7th minute penalty corner for a 1-0 lead, which they retained at the end of the 1st quarter.

Most of the 2nd quarter was Banbridge’s. On 26 minutes Banbridge equalised when Max Murphy turned in a cross for 1-1.
As it seemed to be heading into halftime a draw Inst were awarded a penalty . . .
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