Croydon close out tough battle to reach EKA Cup Semi FinalsCroydon travelled to Cambridge to play Cambridge City in the EKA Cup final. Starting with Dan Zu Grace Julia in attack and Nigel Vernon Anna Susan in defence. Croydon conceded early in the 1st minute and gradually settled. Grace replied with a neat drop shot after 5 minutes. Croydon traded goals and conceded 2 penalties to make the score 5-5 after 15 minutes. Croydon called an early time-out that focussed the players and finished the half drawn at 7 all. The 2nd half started well for the visitors with Vernon scoring twice past his opponent. Cambridge replied with a long shot that Grace cancelled out with one of her own, Croydon leading 10-8 with 20 to go. Zu conceded a free-pass converted by Cambridge, Susan responded with a running in shot quickly followed by a long shot from Zu. Croydon traded a couple of goals to lead 14-11 with 9 to go. Croydon held on with robust defence to win 14-13. Croydon now play in the Cup Final event at Whitgift School on Sunday 3rd April.Match Report by Paul | Updated by Andy Final Score: Cambridge City 1 13 vs 14 Croydon 1Vernon(4)Zak(2)Daniel(2)Nigel(0)Susan(2)Grace(2)Anna(1)Julia(1)
