Leinster League Division 2
South East Lions produced a fantastic second-half comeback to secure a thrilling 36–31 victory away to UCD in an entertaining Leinster League Division 2 encounter.
UCD made the stronger start, opening the scoring with an early try to take a 5–0 lead. South East Lions responded through Leah Guinan, who crossed the line to bring the scores level at 5–5.
The Lions continued to build momentum, with Nessa Carty touching down for a try, converted by Clodadh Dee, to put the visitors ahead 12–5.
However, UCD fought back strongly, scoring three converted tries to turn the game around and establish a 26–12 lead at half-time.
UCD extended their advantage shortly after the restart with another try, stretching the score to 31–12. Facing a 19-point deficit, South East Lions needed a response, and they delivered in impressive fashion.
Sineád Barron got the comeback underway with a try, followed by another from Orla Guinan, bringing the Lions back into contention at 31–22.
The momentum had firmly shifted, and Vikki Kubiliute crossed for another important try, with Clodadh Dee adding the conversion to reduce the deficit to just two points at 31–29.
With the pressure mounting, the Lions continued to push forward. Leah Guinan completed a superb comeback with her second try of the afternoon, and Clodadh Dee once again added the extras.
From 31–12 down, South East Lions had scored 24 unanswered second-half points to turn the game on its head and secure a memorable 36–31 victory.
A brilliant team performance, showing determination, resilience and belief right to the final whistle. The Lions will take plenty of confidence from a remarkable comeback and a hard-earned away win.
South East Lions produced a fantastic second-half comeback to secure a thrilling 36–31 victory away to UCD in an entertaining Leinster League Division 2 encounter.
UCD made the stronger start, opening the scoring with an early try to take a 5–0 lead. South East Lions responded through Leah Guinan, who crossed the line to bring the scores level at 5–5.
The Lions continued to build momentum, with Nessa Carty touching down for a try, converted by Clodadh Dee, to put the visitors ahead 12–5.
However, UCD fought back strongly, scoring three converted tries to turn the game around and establish a 26–12 lead at half-time.
UCD extended their advantage shortly after the restart with another try, stretching the score to 31–12. Facing a 19-point deficit, South East Lions needed a response, and they delivered in impressive fashion.
Sineád Barron got the comeback underway with a try, followed by another from Orla Guinan, bringing the Lions back into contention at 31–22.
The momentum had firmly shifted, and Vikki Kubiliute crossed for another important try, with Clodadh Dee adding the conversion to reduce the deficit to just two points at 31–29.
With the pressure mounting, the Lions continued to push forward. Leah Guinan completed a superb comeback with her second try of the afternoon, and Clodadh Dee once again added the extras.
From 31–12 down, South East Lions had scored 24 unanswered second-half points to turn the game on its head and secure a memorable 36–31 victory.
A brilliant team performance, showing determination, resilience and belief right to the final whistle. The Lions will take plenty of confidence from a remarkable comeback and a hard-earned away win.
