Carrickfergus Cougars vs Belfast Spartans

Carrickfergus Cougars trailed 6-7 after Hollowell scored for the Belfast Spartans in the first half, which the Spartans converted. Soon after the restart Hollowell added his second Touchdown of the day to make it 13-6 to Belfast.

With two minutes left on the clock Carrickfergus hit back, scoring a touchdown which was converted for two points after they ran in the extra point attempt to give Cougars a 14-13 lead. The Spartans replied immediately, as they marched right down the field, moving the ball 50 yards to set up a potential winning field goal attempt, which was charged down, giving the Cougars victory by the slenderest of margins.

Scoring Summary

1st Half

SPA – Hollowell TD (PAT Kick Good)

COU – TD [6-7]

2nd Half

SPA – Hollowell TD (PAT Attempt no Good) [6-13]

COU – TD (2XP Run) [14-13]

REFERENCES

[1] Anon. (1987) “Successful start by Belfast Jets” Belfast Telegraph. Tuesday, March 17, 1987. pg. 21 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

[2] Anon. (1987) “Cowboys in runaway win” Belfast Telegraph. Monday, April 6, 1987. pg. 17 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

[3] Anon. (1987) “Cougars hit back – snatch late victory” Belfast Telegraph. Monday, April 13, 1987. pg. 21 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

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