This time the performance was better than the result, with Newmarket snatching a very late equaliser. CSouth dominated the early stages of the game, but were unable to find the net in spite of some great moves down the wings from James Hodge, Stuart Creed and Andy Lewis , and fine passing interplay. The central SouthNelson hub worked well to turn defence into attack. Any Newmarket attacks were shut down before entering the danger area by the fine LansdellPassmoreSneadLee defensive machine. Stu Creed having battled on heroically with a recently broken rib got a bang on the elbow and had to retire hurt.

After half time James Hodge got the ball into the net from a well worked short corner, but sadly it was disallowed on a technicality (ie it broke the "must hit the backboard" rule). Luckily another short corner soon after led to Paul South thwacking the ball in off the far post for the lead. Stu Creed gallantly came back on and made yet more good attacking moves. What would he be like with all ribs and elbows functioning properly ?

Newmarket cranked up the pressure, with their star number 11 starting to dominate with stick and mouth. His efforts led to the equaliser with a breakaway move leaving CSouth, down to 10 men, chasing shadows. Stand in keeper John Benedikz made a spectacular Shabhaz-esque save to ensure the spoils were shared near the end.

Everyone played their part from solid defence and man marking, passing long and short to open up the play, and good use of the wings with more crosses in to the D than previously. We still seek that elusive 5th win before Christmas, but CSouth 3rds remain rightly in the top half of 5NW

And the teas in the new leisure centre were good.