Malone 2’s shine in the sunshine at Gibson Park
Malone defeated Academy by 57-5 in Round 2 of the Junior Cup
Malone defeated visitors Academy in Round 2 of the Junior cup at Gibson Park and now progress in the cup completion.
Well done to the team on an excellent victory. Check out the results of all the games.
Junior Cup
Bmena 2s 5 Pdown 59
Bmoney 19 Cooke 28
Bhinch 2s 30 Ddee 13
CV 36 CIYMS 17
Malone 2s 57 Academy 5
Malone Ladies 0 vs 48 Carrick
Malone could not stand up to the experience of the Carrik squad.
Despite there efforts Malone could not retain possession long enough to control the game. The Carrick squad which had been playing in Division 2 was too organised and aggressive for Malone who met them in their third game as a team. Carricks tackling and rucking caused so many turnovers that Malone could not control the game. Malone soldiered on to end and we can be proud of them. Lessons were learned that the coaches will concentrate on.
Malone lose out to Queens in their Ulster Senior League encounter
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Malone lost out to Queens when the two sides met at the Dub in their Ulster Senior League encounter.
Malone fielding a very changed side lost out to Queens by 31-21. Malone fielded a much changed team with coach Jaques Benade giving chances for players to step up and gain some 1st XV experience.
Queens made a superb start to the game and took an early 17-0 lead with a pen and two tries. Malone reduced the arrears to 17-7 with a converted try from scrum half Shane Kelly, this was the half time score.
Queens again started the second period the stronger of the two teams and scores two further tries to extend their lead to 31-7. Malone then upped their game and scored twice late in the second half to narrow the deficit to 10 points with the final scoreline reading 31-21 to Queens.
