C of I, Quins back on track

Cork Church of Ireland’s men and Cork Harlequins’ women both got their Irish Hockey League campaigns back on track with vital wins on Saturday.

Having fallen 7-2 at Banbridge in round one, C of I needed a victory on the road against Corinthian and kept their noses in front in a high-octane affair to win 3-2.

Neil Young cancelled out Alex Burns’ opener for C of I but they went back ahead from the penalty spot, Andy Gray converting the stroke before Simon Wolfe gave them a two-goal cushion. Jordan Sutton got one back for the hosts but C of I held on to take the points.