Cambridge South 2nds, sponsored by PwC, aimed to start as they have finished recent games with purpose and hunger. Finn Johnson and Gareth Peat gave the flanks a youthful look and attacked with guile. Tristen Knight and Rob Barton started as the front pairing and went close with some smart efforts in the opening quarter. Andy Lewis carried on Tristen's good work.

Rob Hay's composure on the ball was great to see breaking from defence. Ron was his usual effervescent self, breaking up attacks and surging forward, supporting the midfield hub of Suk Pannu, Stu Creed and Gareth Hebbron. Leo Tomita was strong and robust in shutting out City attacks.

The first half ended goal-less for both sides. City used this 'let off' to regroup and make positional changes. Their style of play also changed. A more physical and aggressive approach brought them goals, three of them in quick succession. It also brought a warning for over exuberance for one of City's players.

South's commitment was still good but after Stu Creed pulled a goal back from a short corner, City grabbed a fourth. This presented a score-line that masked the true story of the game. South had many penalty corners but, perhaps with belief and confidence ebbing away, so were the chances.

Lino Di Lorenzo made excellent saves throughout, the most memorable being one towards the end of the second half. A City player pinged the ball at shoulder height and Lino wafted it away with his stick like an irritating but dozy wasp, lingering late on in summer. This defeat had a real sting to it. Hopefully after next week's fixture, things will be as sweet as honey!