2nd placed Cambridge South entertained March Town 2's on Saturday in a closely fought battle that belied the visitor's low-lying position in the league (they're currently bottom of the table). The weather was kind enough to stay dry for the duration, but the recent rains meant the playing pitch was slippier than usual and both Eliot and Russ had 'moments', which resulted in slightly red faces and legs akimbo.

In a cagey opening to the game, both sides put together some good passing moves but no clear cut opportunities came either way until Cambridge South started to exert some more concerted pressure on the visitor's goal. Some excellent running and link-up play between the front 3 of Graham, Simon and Russell was causing the March rear-guard problems, and the support from variously Jack, Mark and Al in midfield kept Cambridge South on the front foot. The fleet-footed March attackers always posed a threat, though, and George and Nick had to be alert to see off various counter-attacks.

It was only ever going to be a matter of time before a goal came, and it fell to the away team when a ball into the D from a March midfielder found it's way to their striker in front of goal, and with only Parker to beat he slotted coolly into the corner. A set-back, to be sure, but the home side re-doubled their efforts and pushed forward once more. Their reward arrived about 8 minutes later when another cracking pass from Nick at the back set Simon "what are those ridiculous tights?" Ta on his way and his square ball found the marauding Garrett in the D, who casually evaded the keeper and stuck the ball in the goal.

The final 10 minutes of the half were a tight affair with both teams sensing a breakthrough was imminent and South had to work hard to keep March out as a number of crosses flew past the serene Parker in goal.

Cambridge built up some momentum, though, and were rewarded with a goal on the stroke of half-time when an apparent lost-cause was chased down by Simon and fed back to Graham, who squared the ball to Jack in front of the March goal. A shimmy, a side-step and then a nonchalant finish and his 3rd goal in 2 games was 'chalked' up. Sorry.

With the game finely balanced at half-time both sides knew the next goal would be crucial and March started fully intent on making sure they got it. As they pushed forward the home side was forced to defend deep and in numbers but the hard work restricted March to very few real opportunities. When they did manage to fashion a glimpse of goal, Parker was more than equal to it and a smart save to his right kept the visitors searching for the equaliser.

As the half wore on Cambridge managed to assert themselves more, and the March threat waned. Chances were created, but the killer 3rd goal remained elusive. In the end the home side was able to see out the game in relative comfort, until the final moments when a March were awarded a short corner on the stroke of full-time. Fortunately for Cambridge, it came to nought.

Let's hope that this momentum can be maintained into their next league game against close rivals Cambridge Nomads.