Sullivan beat Friends School Lisburn in the semi-final of the McCullough Cup. Sullivan took an early lead when Adam McAllister intercepted a pass and went one on one with the keeper – scoring a good goal. Sullivan increased their advantage with good work from Callum Robson, Adam McAllister and finished off by Matthew Crookshanks. Friends hit back with a goal on the break, their only shot in the first half.
Half time Sullivan 2 – Friends 1
Sullivan dominated the second winning quite a few penalty corners but Friends keeper, James Milliken, was on top form. Finds eventually succomed to Sullivan’s penalty corner routine when John Matchett deflected a shot into the goal. John Matchett saved the best goal to last with a reverse shot into the top of the net from a tight angle.
Final score – Sullivan 4 (McAllister, Crookshanks and Matchett 2) – Friends 1
Sullivan will now face Wallace High School on Wednesday 9 December 2015 at Lisnagarvey with a 2.00 pm start.
