Another 4'o'clock start in north Cambridgeshire. Cambridge South, sponsored by PwC, set off at 2ish on the long and winding road to Wisbech hoping that they would maintain their current winning streak. In previous weeks South had not struggled to put out two full teams, but this week was a challenge, and in the end both teams scraped together 11 players, with ill and injured players volunteering their services (forced to play!) for the cause. We had to overcome adversity, and did so in style, the seconds narrowly missing out on a win and the firsts producing the goals for a win.

We hadn't been keeping track of this but Terry pointed out at the coin toss that in fact Hayley has won the toss almost every game, beating the odds, just like South today (too cheesy?)! Spurred on by Hayley's ramblings in the changing rooms about monkeys and kicking bottom, South started out looking the stronger side and much to everyone's surprise took the lead almost straight away through Gemma Thomas' pea-roller shot. Doesn't matter how they go in, as long as they do right? But probably a 1 out of 10 for style and finesse (:-)). A goal nonetheless and South battled through the darkness with Anne rampant on the right wing hammering shots at the Wisbech keeper, and eventually one went in. 2-0, and the South keeper looked frozen.

The rain came down, audibly increasing in strength as the half progressed. Tash was inspirational in the forward line, tracking back to hassle their defence and always providing an outlet for our defence and midfield. Brilliant. Probably as a consequence of Tash's marvellousness, South won a penalty corner... the first attempt resulting in another. This time a straight strike by Hayley gave South a comfortable lead. At half time we were all aware that we were slowing. We wanted more goals from this game, but with no subs, we needed to keep our concentration.

A lot of teams lose their heads at 3-0 down, however, to their credit Wisbech came back fighting. A much more even game ensued. Hayley hit the post and eventually got a second, but a quick break gave Wisbech a glimmer of hope (oh and a goal!). South held their heads up, Tash screaming at us to keep going and we did, Emma finished off a flurry of chances in the Wisbech D from her favourite position on the by line - awesome. However, Wisbech came back and got 2 goals in quick succession. It was a shaky last ten minutes but South held strong to keep Wisbech at bay. 3 hard earned away points mean we stay in touch with Newmarket.

Half way through the season....won 7, lost 1. And a goal:game average of 4.875 (lets call it 5). Storming.