Cambridge South Ladies 1sts finally got some hockey in this week. Unfortunately, three weeks free from hockey told as South struggled to regain the team spirit that shone through at Ely in their previous game (back in January!).

The Uni were fresh from varsity and had clearly gelled as a team over the season, showing good speed and team awareness in their attacks. South broke down attacks but the Uni scored early on. Good use of the width from Nicky and Tash saw Tash through on goal to push her saved shot past the keeper. This lifted South and there was some great hockey, testing the Uni defence who tended to over commit on the attack.

The fitness of the Uni team showed and, after persistent attacking, were able to score two more before half time. South have had it tough and I have to say although it wasn't the prettiest game we really dug deep to stop the Uni scoring. Cassie made some wonderful saves and Claire was ready for anything at the top of the D, earning them the joint lady of the match. If the weather had not been so harsh in previous weeks we would have had a consistent team for the last 6 weeks! Things may have been different… We have five games to go, still plenty to play for. The weather was nice.