Croydon hit season's best on goal tally. #focusonthepositivesHaving played their final home game of the season at Royal Russell last weekend, Croydon 1s set off on their season's end road trip. Part I. A First Half of Hope Croydon win a penalty in their first attack with Andy B converting it to give the blues the lead. 0 - 1. Nomads answer back with two goals of their own in as many attacks. 2 - 1. Zu has his own answer and sinks a middle distance step-back shot. A welcome return to the 1s starting line for Zu since recovering from an injury picked up in the season's opener against KV. 2 - 2. Nomads keep their composure and go on a 3 goal run without answer from Croydon. 5 - 2. Penalty awarded to Croydon and Zu finishes it to bring the gap down to two goals and a change of ends. 5 - 3. Nomads recapture their 3 goal lead and increase it to 7 ahead as they score 5 unanswered goals. 10 - 3. Croydon have been moving the ball well in attack creating separation from their defenders. Kim Munro (aka Kung-Fu Kim, the Karate Kim) pops-up dead in-line with the post and delivered a dead-eye long range ball, punching the back of the basket on its way down. 10 - 4. Nomads score two after the change of ends, the lead now 8. 12 - 4. Stephen 'Stevie G' Gooch breaks off from the post and finishes with his first goal of the day. 12 - 5. Two more goals from Nomads fall before Sarah's defender leaves her open in Downtown, shot's fired, score one for Withers. 14 - 6. Nomads fire two more in, sending Sarah & Co. back in to attack. Free pass given to Croydon. Sarah sinks it. 16 - 7. Nomads won't let Croydon get away without scoring again. 17 - 7. Croydon take the post and a high feed in attack. Stephen swings round the assist, receives the ball draws both men in defence but still manages to score with an exquisite single-handed floating runner. 17 - 8. Half-time whistle blown. Scores at 18 - 8. Wait a minute! 18 - 8! We scored 8 already! Okay shock over, our attack's improved but we're still trailing by 10 at half time. With the hardest part still ahead. Part II. Back on court after a Steve Johnson half time pep-talk. Croydon concede a penalty 19 - 8. Sarah returns to the scene of her Downtown shooting to hit the target from distance once more. 19 - 9. Nomads repay and break the 20 mark. 20 - 9. Andy B leaves the post, fights for a loose ball and is completely open to score from 3 metres. 20 - 10. Zu at the penalty spot completes his hattrick after Nomads score again. 21 - 11. Nomads go on another 5 goal run. 26 - 11. Coach Steve wants a goal from the attack. Stevie G complies from the back of the court, he didn't even need a rebound. 26 - 12. Nomads just keep scoring. 28 - 12. Simon Mills and Susan Wright are brought on. Nomads score more, and Susan makes a contribution. Final Score. 35 - 13Match Report by Andrew Previous photo Next photo1 of 12 Final Score: Nomads 1 35 vs 13 Croydon 1Stephen(3)Andrew(2)Adam(0)Zak(3)Simon(0)Sarah(3)Kimberley(1)Hannah(0)Kathryn(0)Susan(1)
Croydon 2 fail to show up as Nomads 2 cruise Previous photo Next photo1 of 3 Final Score: Nomads 2 38 vs 8 Croydon 2Dom(4)Simon(1)Andy(0)Simon(1)Steve(0)Annie(1)Laura(1)Janine(0)Lorena(0)Susan(0)
Croydon 3 do the double over Nomads 4 Final Score: Nomads 4 6 vs 16 Croydon 3Ed(3)Craig(2)Mark(2)Steve(1)Susan(6)Julia(1)Zoe(1)Victoria(0)
Croydon 4 extend their lead at the top of the league!Croydon 4 travelled to Epsom college for a game between the two top teams in the league knowing that a win would secure the league title. In first attack was Tom, Paul, Dawn and Hannah, while Kay, Ellen, Jon and Bryan were in defence. Croydon 4 began the scoring and maintained a healthy lead throughout the match while limiting Nomad goals. All team members played their part and put up plenty of shots with goals coming from both sections. With such good passing and communication, it doesn't leave much to write in the match report as Croydon 4 excelled in their play and dominated throughout the game, leading to a comfortable lead within the league. Thank you to Paul for giving invaluable advice throughout the game and at half time to both sections and well done to Tom for scoring his first penalty (that he has taken in a game! He hasn't just missed them all - honest!) If anyone remembers any details, please feel free to add or adapt :)Match Report by HannahR Final Score: Nomads 5 5 vs 16 Croydon 4Bryan(4)Paul(2)Tom(2)Jon(0)Dawn(4)Ellen(2)Kay(2)Hannah(0)
Swans let lead slip awaySwans arrived at Royal Russell for the only home game that day, hoping to secure another win against Highbury 3. In first attack was Ben, Leo, Jess and Joc and the first defence with Joe, Rog, Emma and Amy. The first 5 minutes both teams battled and then Ben managed to score the first goal from 4 metres, set up by a clever pass from Leo. However, not too long after, Highbury managed to equalise to 1-1. Swans fought back with Amy scoring a quick running in shot, fed by Rog. Again, Highbury managed to equalise to 2-2. Both teams defended well with players sticking to their opposition. Leo managed to get a rebound and peel back from his player, making the result 3-2. From then, Highbury scored two shots, bringing them into the lead- 4-3. Just before half time, Joe scored a long shot to equalise to 4-4. Half time talk focused on battling hard and regaining the fighting instinct that we had against Bromley the previous week. The second half began with attack switching on quickly, resulting in Ben scoring a running in shot fed by Joc. Soon after he beat his man again to score another shot, fed by Leo. Then, with the change over, Emma scored a running in shot, fed by Joe bringing the Swan's lead to 7-4. Within the next 5 minutes, Highbury scored bringing the score to 7-5. Another change in attack and Ben scored a shot, by turning in the feed however Highbury retaliate too, bringing the score to 8-6. Roger then scored a lovely runner, fed by Emma putting us in the lead at 9-6. Although determined in defence, Highbury were able to make a come back by scoring 4 more goals in the final 10 minutes making the final score 10-9 to Highbury. MVP went to Jess for working tirelessly in defence and keeping her competitive player quiet in attack. Thanks to Craig for completing his refereeing debut. We look forward to our final league game of the season against Highbury 2 next week. Match Report by Emma | Updated by Emma Final Score: Croydon Swans 9 vs 10 Highbury 3Ben(4)Joe(1)Roger(1)Leo(1)Amy(1)Emma(1)Jocelyn(0)Jessica(0)
