The Front Row Union Sport - Junior Plate: Owls 2XI 1 Belfast Harlequins 5XI 0

Junior Plate: Owls 2XI 1 Belfast Harlequins 5XI 0

Feb 24, 2025

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We caught up with the Ulster Hockey junior Plate match between Owls 2Xi and Belfast Harlequins 5XI under the Friday night lights at Roughfort.

After a delayed start the teams battled out a lively game. Owls looked to be enjoying he bulk of possession and the opened the scoring right at the end of Q1 as Jessica Hunter tapped in a pulled back cross for a 1 – 0 lead.

All smiles as Jessica Hunter, left, scores the games only goal.

Owls continued to push forward in Q2 but Quins created a few chances on the break with their two young wingers seeing plenty of ball. However the solid Owls defence held firm and the teams changed ends with Owls still leading 1 – 0.