Hockey: Inverleith still confident despite losing to Grove
The champions edged Edinburgh rivals Grange 5-4 after coasting to a 4-0 lead early in the second half and then letting things slip. Then they lost 2-1 to arch rivals Grove Menzieshill, who are aiming to reclaim the title after holding it for the previous seven years.
Neave said: “Grove took their chances but we out-cornered them and we can take a lot of positives from the day. There is a long way to go and we played much better against Grove than we did against Grange.
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Hide Ad“We’re down but not out and, having watched a number of teams during the day, there are a number who could cause upsets in this league. Kelburne have a good squad and Dundee Wanderers played some good hockey. Grange also have an interesting squad and they are set to add a player or two.”
Grove Menzieshill are, however, in the driving seat after the opening day skirmishes.
The Tayside team, who warmed-up by coming third in an international tournament in Prague recently, thrashed Clydesdale 11-0 in their Division One opener. And then goals by Michael Ross and a piece of magic from Chris Wilson, who rounded three opponents before finishing with aplomb, secured the 2-1 victory over Inverleith. Chris Duncan scored for the defending champions.
Results:
CALA Edinburgh 3, Western 9; Dundee Wanderers 7, Kelburne 8; Clydesdale 0, Grove Menzieshill 11; Inverleith 5, Grange 4; CALA Edinburgh 0, Kelburne 10; Western 2, Dundee Wanderers 4; Clydesdale 3, Grange 6; Grove Menzieshill 2, Inverleith 1.