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Sunday 13 January 2013

Men follow Ladies into Interzone semis

Armagh are still on course for an Interzone double with the Men's team reaching the semi finals of the their competition beating West Down by 14 shots.
A great performance in the 1st half gave Armagh a commanding lead at half time.
In particular Joe Beattie's rink played quality bowls to seal a 19 shot win finishing 20-1 against G Chambers.
Alan Roberts rink got off to a slow start but fought back to only loose by 3 shots 6-9 to A Johnston.
Derek Wrights rink also produced a strong display to win 10-4 against DJ Wilson.

Half Time
Armagh 36-14 West Down

West down fought back in the 2nd half and were able to reduce the deficit to 14 shots but the damage had already been done in the 1st half.
Mark Sproule ended up with a draw 10-10 against R Martin after Richard lifted 3 shots in last end to tie.
Andrew Lecky's rink lost 5-13 against E Campbell.
Aidan Corrigan was able to lift 3 shots in the last end to draw 9-9 with J Wilson.
Final score
Armagh 60-46

Armagh will now play North West in semis who beat defending champions Mid Ulster by 3 shots 58-55.