Cambridge University Lacrosse Club

11/11/07

Cambridge 12 - Hertfordshire 3

We stepped up to our second home game of the season after a fortnight break since our last league match wanting victory, and a good one. Nothing else would do. We had yet to shine and build on the potential that we had shown in our first match. We felt that the time was Now.

Having failed to start the previous few games firing, Jack got the team together and really got everyone to focus during the warm up. We meant business. Despite a few last minute squad changes due to injury we were confident that we still had the depth, skill and stamina to get the result we deserved.

From the first whistle we clicked. A special mention should go to the defence, especially Jack, Ellie, Laura who weathered an initial strong and forceful attacking spell from certain members of the Northants team.

From that first 5 minute spell, it was all one way traffic –across both halves.

The final score was 12-3 to Cambridge – including a double hat-trick for Simon. Considering the amount of possession, we really should have scored more, but the strength of the defence and midfield was a heart-warming sight.

We go forward in a fortnight to the second half of the season with our hopes high, determined to get the results we should as the preparation for Varsity starts to get underway.

Jack Baldwin