MENS 1ST XI STAGES DRAMATIC COMEBACK
MENS 1ST XI 3 - PELICANS HC 3
The men's first team welcomed their local rivals and league leaders Pelicans looking to stop a difficult run of defeats. The game started at a frenetic pace, but Wisbech controlled the early parts, so it was a disappointment to find themselves going one down after a penalty stroke decision. Following a well worked short corner it was 2-0 at half time and the men in red had it all to do.
The team talk was positive, focussing on a good performance and that the next goal was crucial. Unfortunately, it came from Pelicans on the counter attack and it was 3-0.
Not one player let their head drop, and, buoyed by a large crowd, Wisbech set about getting back into the game. Sam Markillie started the comeback, deflecting home a Jack Bass pass. It was Bass’ turn to get on the score sheet shortly after, and with 15 minutes to go Wisbech smelt blood. They continued to push but being reduced to 10 men for the remainder of the game due to a yellow card it looked like it was going to be another game without points. With 3 minutes left, Tom Jupp snatched the goal Wisbech thoroughly deserved, crashing home a beautiful strike from a short corner. The league leaders were shocked, but could not feel hard done by.
A brilliant team performance and a crucial point. Player of the Game: Danny Haynes.
MENS 2ND XI 2 - MARCH TOWN 2
Wisbech Men's 2nd XI hosted top of the table March 1sts at Harecroft Road on Saturday, looking to improve on last week's performance against St Neots.
Wisbech started carefully and managed to take the lead from a Johnny Garner short corner flick to the right of the keeper. A scrappy first half continued and went into half time 1-0 to the home side.
March managed to convert a short corner after a fortunate deflection on the left post and added a second in similar fashion half-way though the 2nd half. Wisbech never stopped battling and competing in all areas of the pitch and holding the visitors to account. This excellent team effort resulted in a through ball from Jordan Trundle being passed through to rebound off the post with that man Garner on hand to tap in for the equaliser. A cracking goal line chest high stick save from Paul Lawrence at a short corner kept the visitors at bay - Wisbech keeper Kevin Shippey also made numerous saves throughout the game to deny March any further goals. A fair result for both sides on the day with honours even at 2-2.
DANNY HAYNES WAS PLAYER OF THE GAME FOR THE MENS 1ST XI
(PIC: ADAM FAIRBROTHER)
LADIES 2ND XI 9 - BOURNE-DEEPING 2ND XI 0
Ladies 2s faced Bourne Deeping ahead of a very busy day for Wisbech Town.
Despite the previous weeks score line, the ladies were determined to work as a unit to achieve the win.
Within the first 5 minutes saw a goal from Emma Baker , allowing the Wisbech side to settle into their own confidence. Shortly after, Baker scored again which then also saw an opportunity for Lou Sandall to slip a lovely goal past the Bourne keeper. Another shot by Oliwia Bolka saw the Wisbech side up 4-0 at half time.
The second half saw both Bolka and Baker gaining a hattrick, with Sandall gaining her second goal. Alice Salmon also managed to sneak one goal in, stemming from some great link up from the back 4. Some excellent team-work combined with great work rate down the right from Amber C King and Harriet Bateman saw some brilliant assist and the whole team certainly making up from last week.
Next week the side face top half table sitters St Neots where Wisbech must do more of the same to guarantee a win!
PETERBOROUGH 7TH XI 1 - MENS 3RD XI 3
Wisbech Mens 3s were away at Peterborough looking to extend their goal difference at the top of division 5. Despite starting strongly and getting into the opposition D numerous times, the back of the goal continued to allude the side. The deadlock was broken around 15 minutes in, with a well worked move from Ciaran Lowe, Matthew Boyall and Oli Overland, who enabled the first goal of the game finally go in. Wisbech continued to press high and were caught short on a quick counter and were overloaded at the back with a good finish by the opposition. The rest of the first half continued in a scrappy fashion and ended with a 1-1 half time score. Coming out for the 2nd half, the team were more determined, but frustrations bubbled over and the mens side were quickly down to 9 players. That galvanised the team who started to play the type of flowing hockey that has seen them through the season unbeaten. Oli Overland finished off a great forward move with a well deserved goal, before Ciaran Lowe added his second of the game. A gritty game from start to finish but the team held their nerve to secure the 3 points. Next weekend sees a top of the table clash vs Cambs Uni, who also remain unbeaten this season.
OLIWIA BOLKA NETTED A HAT TRICK FOR THE LADIES 2ND XI
LADIES 3RD XI 3 - LADIES 4TH XI 1
Ladies 3’s took on a slightly different Ladies 4’s with them having some guest players. Ladies 3’s started of strong with the first goal in the first 10 mins from Lily Cooper and took control of the first half, the atmosphere was high being an inter club match and a few on lookers in the side lines cheering teams on was great to see and hear.
Ladies 3’s then score a further two goals; another from Lily Copper and one from Freya Mathews before the end of the first half.
The second half kept us working hard and our keeper made some cracking saves finishing the game a 3-1 win.
MENS 4TH XI 4 - BOURNE-DEEPING 4TH XI 1
WTHC Mens 4s played a tough game against Bourne-Deeping
Brodie Ellis opened the scoring 15 mins played with a great strike from the top of the D. 1-0
Brandon Ruff then scored shortly after to double the lead after taking the ball round the goalie with great control.
Bourne began to rally after scoring a flick into the bottom corner, however this was met with a great response from the men with Joe Dunning scoring a crucial rebound from Brandon Ruffs strike.
Another successful goal was had by Brandon Ruff from a short corner strike at the top of the D, securing a 4-1 win.