Rutland field a young side who were expected to be skilful and quick, if a little inexperienced. The game started slowly, probably due to the early start and both sides found it difficult to get decent moves going. Eventually, CSHC 4ths started to assert more possession but were unable to convert chances into goals, largely thanks to a very good performance from the Rutland keeper.

South's opening goal came from a sloppily taken sixteen yard hit by Rutland and James Hodge took advantage to give South the lead.

As the weather warmed up in the second half, both teams played at a quicker pace [Ed. - it's a little-known fact that South 4ths are cold blooded]. South again had a number of chances missed or saved before Rutland won a couple of short corners and eventually converted one through a player with a pink stick, into the keeper's bottom right corner.

South responded straight away and James Raikes went on one of those '"I shall take them all on myself runs" which ended with him crossing to Don Nelson, whose shot narrowly missed the goal.

South continue to dominate and a pass from the left of the pitch found James Raikes just inside the D. He passed slickly to Dom Nelson, who finished it off beautifully with his reverse stick à la Rob Barton-style.

Not to be outdone, Rutland started to attack and managed to equalise through a superb shot from a short corner by that man with the pink stick, this time into the keeper's bottom left corner. South continue to press for the winner, but again the Rutland keeper kept out the shots on goal.