Queen's University took three points from a hard-fought contest against Handweavers in the Championship's Regular Season round two. The hosts secured a 2:1 victory at their own ground on Tuesday evening, ending a match where the visitors looked more dangerous in attack but could not find the breakthrough they needed.
By then, the pattern was clear enough. Handweavers pushed forward with purpose, registering 70 attacks compared to Queen's 54, yet they managed just one corner and had to show a yellow card for their trouble. The home side gave nothing away in midfield, keeping their discipline intact with no bookings.
And here's the thing about those numbers. More attacks do not always translate to more chances, and Queen's seemed content to work in the spaces the visitors left behind. The away end never stopped, but without the cutting edge needed to convert pressure into goals.
The result keeps both sides in touch at the top of the table. Handweavers remain third with 12 points from four wins and a defeat, while Queen's climbed to fourth on 10 points with three victories, a draw and one loss. The gap between them sits at two points after five rounds.