Quins busted by Bra in Euro opener

Cork Harlequins’ quest to win the Energiecomfort EuroHockey Club Champions Trophy in Vienna started badly with a 4-3 defeat to Italian champions HC Bra yesterday.

Quins busted by Bra in Euro opener

The Munster side started the match in electric fashion and were rewarded after six minutes when Paul Lombard took a beautifully weighted pass from his brother David, to find the net from an acute angle.

Poor defensive play allowed the Italians to equalise after 12 minutes, however. From a penalty corner, Priyesh Girish Bhana slotted home after goalkeeper Chris Daunt initially saved a drag flick.

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