Despite the score line, it was Rutland that played possibly the better hockey and had more possession.

Rutland started the game from the push back by doing a rugby style punt deep into the right corner. From then on Rutland was all over South for the next

7 to 8 minutes and we hardly had a touch of the ball. As South countered, James Raikes was left in acres of space to pick his spot and made it 1:0.

Rutland continued to attack and yet another counter made it 2:0. A sublime pass from Rich Morgan found Boris on the right found all by himself to slot it in. James then made it 3:0 and just when it looked like the young Rutland team would drop their heads, but they scored a goal and made it 3:1 and Rutland ended the first half full of energy once more. The lop-sided score owed in no small part to Steve Parker

The second half was more even, but Rutland kept attacking and leaving their defence open. James Bridge scored to make it 4:1 and Rutland then got one back to make it 4:2. It went to 5:2 with James Raikes getting his hat trick, he actually did score a third earlier but held his hand up to indicate that the ball did come off his leg. Boris scored a stylish 6th goal by flick his stick at a strong pass to steer it pass the keeper.

Rutland actually won a penalty after a short corner was stopped on the line by Ky Ho's foot. The Rutland captain put the flick wide. James Raikes got one more with Rutland never giving up to make it 7-3

It was an enjoyable game played in good spirit.