Harlequins lose to Scottish side Kelburn in European Cup

CORK Harlequins had mixed fortunes at the European Cup Winners Trophy tournament in Vienna over the weekend, winning two pool games and losing their last outing.

Having beaten Olten of Switzerland on Friday, the Cork side swept Collegians of Gibraltar aside on Saturday. The Mediterranean side had lost 9-0 to Scottish side Kelburne and the onus was on Harlequins to match that scoreline, which they duly did. Goalscorers for Harlequins in their 9-0 rout were David Eakins (five), Richard Gash (two), David Egner and John Hobbs. It meant the Cork side faced into their final group game yesterday against Kelburne in good heart, but they lost 2-1.

“We didn’t make the most of our chances, and they did,” said Harlequins manager Donal Kingston.