A later kick off at Campbell College, coupled with lane closures on the Outer Ring meant that I arrived at Deramore Park at the end of the 1st quarter of the Women’s Junior 2 fixture, between Belfast Harlequins III and Ulster Elks II.

The 1st quarter was goalless.

Quins started the 2nd quarter with urgency, closing down the Elks midfield and starving their forwards of possession. Pressure told when Rose Bradley opened the scoring for Quins after 21 minutes. Quins continued to press and it was no surprise when Quins doubled their lead, from a Joanne Currie strike on 26 minutes. Quins led 2-0 at halftime.

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