Superb performance in first leg of Ulster Cup

BANBRIDGE have to beat Ardglass in order to go forward to the last 16 of the Ulster Cup.

Ardglass are one of the top teams in the competition and they would be a severe test for the Banbridge men.

They played the first leg of the match at home last Sunday.

Team captain, Alan Dale, was looking for at least a 5-2 win. Anything less than that at home would be disastrous.

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Alan has a very strong team and, on this occasion, they did not let him down.

Peter Hillen, a wonderful leader, beat Micky Gribbon 3 and 2.

Philip McCourt, a brilliant matchplayer, beat Peter Deeney 5 and 3.

Jim Gracey, the find of the season, beat Hugh Murhin 6 and 4.

Ronnie Halliday, ever consistent, beat Christian Hook 2 up.

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Gareth McGregor, the strong man of the team, beat Brian Compton 3 and 1.

Neville Kerr, fearless as always, beat Colm Magee 2 and 1.

Jim Matthews, with nerves of steel, holed a tricky eight footer on the final green to get a half match against Dennis Braniff.

So the score, at half time, is: Banridge six and a half points, Ardglass a half point.

This is a wonderful result for Banbridge and they will travel to Ardglass next Sunday full of confidence.

Alan Dale will not allow any complacency to set in but he knows that his team are in touching distance of the winning tape.

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