Mixed weekend results for the Coleraine Ladies Hockey sides

Two first half goals took the Coleraine 1’s to a hard fought win against Larne in the Premier League. A flowing move saw Kia McCartney finish at the back post after fine build up play from Gracie McNally and Olivia Higgins. Julie Dennison doubled Coleraine's lead from a well worked penalty corner as Coleraine took control of the game driven on from midfield by Ruby Caddoo.

Larne came back at Coleraine in the second half but in Beth Monaghan and Erin Hart in centre of defence they held out along with Laura Dowey, Karis McIntyre and Keeley Telford breaking from the back. The game was made safe in quarter four when a breakaway from the half way line by Julie Dennison released McCartney and after a block from the visitors goal keeper fell to Ruby Caddoo who shot was deflected in by Kia McCartney.

Player of the match was Gracie McNally for her tireless work in midfield.

Next game for Coleraine 1's is in the Denman Shield against Queens University on Tuesday 17th November 8pm at Rugby Avenue.

Coleraine 2’s secured an impressive 4–2 victory over Omagh in an exciting and competitive encounter, with goals spread across the match and some excellent attacking play proving decisive.

The opening quarter saw both teams settle into the game, with Coleraine winning an early short corner in the 10th minute. Holly came close to opening the scoring, but her effort went narrowly wide of the post, leaving the score goalless at the first break.

Omagh took the lead four minutes into the second quarter, putting Coleraine under pressure. However, Coleraine responded well and found their equaliser in the 14th minute, with Aimee getting a crucial deflection from a short corner to make it 1–1. Coleraine continued to push forward, although another effort went narrowly wide in the 16th minute.

Coleraine carried their momentum into the third quarter, taking the lead in the sixth minute following another short corner, with Aimee once again getting the decisive deflection. Omagh responded in the 12th minute to bring the scores level at 2–2.

However, Coleraine showed great determination and quickly regained the lead just a minute later. Rosie provided the assist, setting up Aimee to complete her hat-trick and put Coleraine 3–2 ahead.

The final quarter saw Coleraine continue to press. Just three minutes in, they extended their advantage to 4–2 after a shot from Susan was followed up by Claire, who capitalised on the rebound. Omagh attempted to respond, winning a short corner in the fourth minute, but Coleraine’s defence stood firm and cleared the danger.

Further opportunities came at both ends, with Coleraine having an effort go wide in the 10th minute and another cleared a minute later.

Omagh also fired wide in the 16th minute. Coleraine maintained their lead until the final whistle, securing a well-earned 4–2 victory.

A strong team performance, excellent work from the short corners and Aimee’s impressive hat-trick ensured Coleraine came away with all three points.

Coleraine 3's travelled away to Raphoe 2's on Saturday the 7th of November to face a strong and skilful side in what proved to be a challenging match.

Raphoe took an early lead, with Coleraine going 1–0 down at the end of the first quarter. Despite the pressure, the girls worked hard across the pitch, with Emily Kyle, Amy Caulfield and Sara Lane battling in midfield to win possession and create opportunities.

Eva McCreeery, Connie Block and Eve Shaw also worked tirelessly up front, while Ellie Legge, Alice McGill and Maya Mahadeva put in a strong effort defensively.

Raphoe continued to show their quality in the second quarter, adding two further goals to take the score to 3–0 at half-time. Grace Mills made some good efforts in goal, while Amy Caulfield, Claudia Pollock, Melissa McComb and Sarah Martin worked hard to keep Raphoe at bay.

Emily Kyle also contributed across both midfield and forward positions, helping Coleraine to keep fighting.

The third quarter saw Raphoe extend their lead to 5–0, with the girls continuing to battle against a skilful and well-organised team. Coleraine's forwards worked hard to put pressure on the Raphoe defence, looking to create opportunities. Rachel Campbell, Emma Sinclair and Sara Lane continued to work tirelessly through the middle of the pitch.

Coleraine kept their heads up going into the final quarter, with Ellie Legge, Sarah Martin and Maya Mahadeva continuing to work hard in defence, while Emily Kyle and Emmie Anderson worked hard to support the attack. Raphoe added a sixth goal, but Coleraine continued to push until the very end, desperate to be rewarded for their efforts .

The girls were rewarded for their determination in the final minute when they won a penalty corner and converted it into a well-earned team goal, getting Coleraine on the scoresheet. The final score finished 6–1 to Raphoe.

Although the result didn't go Coleraine's way, the girls showed great determination and teamwork against a very strong and skilful Raphoe side. It was fantastic to see them keep battling right until the final whistle and finish the match on a positive note with a last-minute penalty corner goal.