On a dank and at times wet afternoon, Ards hosted Belfast Harlequins in an EYHL Division 1 clash at Londonderry Park.

The opening period was mostly Ards, and culminated in the first goal after 9 minutes from Amy Benson to give the hosts a deserved lead. 1 – 0

This seemed to invigorate Quins who came more into the game as the half wore on, especially from attacks down the right, but to no avail in terms of the scoreline.

Although Ards had arguably the most possession and attacking intent at the start of the second half, it was Quins who got the next score when Jodie Kee’s shot hit the back of the goal to bring parity to the contest just before . . .