Gorey Hockey Club were on the go this weekend, but it was enjoyable for all. The ladies team arrived at Kilcock to play North Kildare in the league. Gorey won what turned out to be a tough game against a dangerous North Kildare side.
Gorey had most of the possession in the Kildare half. Great work from Ailbhe Booth and Muireann Deegan kept Gorey’s possession and ran the ball into the circle. North Kildare were always dangerous on the counter attack with Corina Bailey and Bridget Kenny forced to play very deep to mark the Kildare forwards.
After some threatening attacks from North Kildare and an excellent save from keeper Ruth Evans, Gorey had to push forward and got a well-deserved and much needed goal after some great team passing was finished by Zoe Kenny. 0-1.
The second half saw Gorey look a bit more assured defensively as Tegan Veitch and Rachel McSwiney showed determination and a high work rate to cover back.
First half problems on the right wing were rectified. Gorey were pushing for another goal, winning three short corners in a row but were unable to finish any of them. After some great team play, Muireann Deegan got the second goal for Gorey who were able to hold North Kildare scoreless after another fabulous save from Ruth Evans ensured a clean sheet for the away team. 0-2.
GOREY; Ruth Evans, Bridget Kenny, Corina Bailey, Sarah Merrigan, Vicky Hughes, Grainne Watters, Ailbhe Booth, Robyn Swords, Tegan Veitch, Muireann Deegan, Zoe Kenny, Rachel McSwiney.
Gorey take on Rathgar in their next league fixture at home in Enniscorthy on Saturday, December 1st.
The under 14 girls were also on the road as they travelled to Kilkenny to play Carlow. Another tough match with some excellent play throughout, unfortunately, the girls couldn’t get the better of a strong Carlow side.
After several cancellations due to the weather the under 8 and under 10 girls teams finally took part in their first blitzes of the year in Enniscorthy.
Gorey Hockey Club were strongly represented with three teams in each age category, facing teams from both Wexford and Enniscorthy.
Everyone played brilliantly and there was great skill and talent on show, as well as a few nerves! Playing against other teams on Astro Turf was a great chance to see how well all the players are developing their skills and game play and credit is due to all the coaches involved, as well as the mammies and daddies cheering on from the side lines.