Sothern’s strike ends Quins’ brave resistance

PEMBROKE WANDERERS were given a stern test by Cork Harlequins in the opening round of the Irish Hockey League at Serpentine Avenue yesterday, but Alan Sothern’s second-half strike gave the hosts a 2-1 win and all three points.

Pembroke hit the front on 30 minutes when Irish international defender Tim Lewis deflected home Sothern’s drag-flick, but Quins were level four minutes later when Dan Hobbs beat David Harte with a precise drag.

Despite being down to nine players at one stage, with both Gordon and Maurice Elliot in the sin bin, Pembroke went back in front on 45 minutes when Sothern rifled home a drag-flick.