City 3 8 - 2 City 4

Date: 17/01/2010

Venue: St Bedes

Report:

City 4

First attack:  Stephen M, Ian, Caroline, Alyson
First defence: John R, Steve H, Lois, Jenni
Subs: Bayley (for Caroline)

A battling performance against a strong City 3 team, who imposed themselves in the 1st half to lead 6-1 at the break despite some determined defence. 

However in the second half City 4 produced an excellent period lasting 18 minutes when Ian, Stephen, Bayley and Alyson didn't concede a goal, Cam finally ending the deadlock when he finally sank a long shot for City 3.

Unfortunately, City 4 had many 1 shot attacks at the other end and although our ball retention was good at times too many turnovers and small errors contributed to make life a little too easy for our opponents and failed to reward that superb defensive effort.

Well taken goals from Ian and Alyson offered some consolation however.

Scorers:
Ian (1)
Alyson (1)

John Rouncefield

City 3

First attack: Sue, Kamila, Rob N, Yan
First Defence: Cam, George, Ellie, Rose
Subs: Andy L (Rob N )

Well this was always going to be the match of matches, the battle of the titans and the clash of kings and proved to be an awesome match!!

City 3 arrived as the favourites, but only due to a more experienced side. Still City 3 carried great respect for City 4, fully aware of the rising starts and old hand talent!

The game started well for City 3 with Sue scoring a dropping off shot, Ian soon put City 3 in their place with a super side shot levelling the scores….this was going to be no walk over, reflecting our close position in the division.

Ellie scored a great running in shot and George a long side shot. Sue then scored a further two awesome goals, taking full advantage of the opportunities her division were creating bringing the score to 5-1. George slotted in another long shot bringing the half time lead to 6-1.

The game was looking in control and City 3 marched out in the second half expecting to build on the lead and take full command of the game, only to be kept battling for 19 mins without a goal! An awesome defence from City 4 and a lack of managing to get the damn little white ball in the yellow hoop was causing much frustration!

The other end of the pitch saw City 3 defend brilliantly and never looked likely to concede. Finally Cam broke the goal silence with a medium shot, Alison scored for City 4 and Yan finalised the result with a long shot.

A great match played in good spirits, showing promise, improvement in ability and a depth of experience in both teams. This is definitely the place to be for competitive fun!!! Thanks all!

Scorers:
Sue (3)
George (2)
Ellie (1)
Cam (1)
Yan (1)

Cameron Starling