Scotland’s Kevin Bartlett, left, and Shaun Nicolson deal with Damien Healy, Ireland, during the recent shinty/hurling international at the Bught Park, Inverness.
‘It was very exciting and very tense at the end,’ said Scotland manager Garry Reid as he rethected on his side’s thrilling 14-12 win over Ireland in the latest Marine Harvest shinty/hurling international at the Bught Park, Inverness.
The Scots went into the match with a game plan which involved getting the ball up to their forwards rather than them having to come deep but the elements on the day, and in particular a strong wind, meant both sides had to adjust their plans. ‘the wind in the first half hampered us,’ said Reid. ‘Balls forward were falling short and guys were forced to come deep to get possession.