It was an early 9.00am start on Saturday for the Prior Shield Group Stage clash between Banbridge Academy II and Royal Belfast Academical Institution II. I took in the 1st half before moving to the rugby.

In the 1st quarter both sides were very evenly matched with defences cancelling offences. It was no surprise that it was scoreless.

As the 2nd quarter progressed the centre of the pitch became more and more congested as midfield players fought to get the ball through to their forwards. Inst created a few chances all very capably dealt with by the Banbridge keeper, James McCoy. who . . .