We tried, and tried, and tried

They scored, and scored, and……

Cambridge South never gave up and actually had a fair share of the play against Div 5NW leaders Rutland 2nds, but the confident away team were always on top. South had their moments and attacking moves usually prompted by Stu Creed and Andy Lewis provided some promise, but the final ball and/or shot never quite capitalised. Rupert Espley and Andy Lewis got in some great crosses, and the home team did use the width well, but Espley's goal from a deflection and a reflex effort onto the far post from a narrow angle from Greaves were the sole rewards. Dan Schofield and Dom Nelson kept on running and making space, but didnt get enough of the ball to threaten

The South defence of Bailey, Evans, Glover and Passmore stood up well, except for Passmore who went down with this week's injury with a turned ankle. They were all decisive and rarely shirked their duties, making Rutland work hard for openings.

It was gratifying that South were constantly looking to stay in the game and indeed the best period came near the end, when heads might have dropped.

The current series of games against the top teams in 5NW were always going to be a challenge, but the improving team play and variation, coupled with the constant positive committed approach, will bear us in good stead for the run in to the final games.