Cambridge South gained a hard fought and rare away win at this northernmost outpost of 5NW. In spite of some excellent hockey players amongst the Alford ranks, South had most of the better attacking moves, and scored the solitary goal through a rasper of a shot from distance by Samin Ishtiaq late in the first half. The away team were unlucky not to score more, and even had a penalty saved shortly after.

In the second half Alford responded, but tight defending, with John Benedikz at sweeper particularly dominant, kept them out. Mark Jackson and Andy Kennedy in midfield were constantly harrying the opposition, and Chris Clegg again appeared to be filling in at least three positions all at the same time due to his huge energy. Although the game ended with play mostly in the South half, few chances were allowed, and the more dangerous moves were at the Alford end.

A satisfying win, with South keeping up the tempo, playing committed positive hockey, and producing scoring opportunities right to the final whistle against an experienced Alford side that we have not beaten for a number of years.