Ladies’ 1st fall to Cambridge

Spalding Ladies’ 1st 1
Cambridge South 2nd 2
Spalding were eager to attack hard from the start and this worked in their favour as Amy Naylor took the ball into the D and passed it to Honor Moore who slotted home.
The opposition were awarded a penalty stroke following an initial save from Jemima which then bobbled from a Cams player to a hit at goal.
The ball hit Spalding’s player on the line. Cambs were then awarded a penalty stroke which they scored.
Early on a break from Cams gave them a three-on-two overload which they converted to take the score to 2-1.
A strong push from Spalding for the rest of the half saw a number of short corner opportunities but Cams held out.

Spalding Men’s 1st 2
City of Peterborough 2nd 2
A goal from Peterborough late in the first half made it 1-0.
Spalding quickly countered, as Barney Harris expertly slotted the ball into the corner.
The intensity heightened in the second half and after some attacking play, Stuart Cunnington found the corner, putting Spalding in the lead.
Despite Spalding’s efforts, Peterborough equalised. 

Spalding Ladies’ 2nd 3
Kettering 2nd 2
Kettering took an early lead, however, just after halftime, Charlotte Maplethorpe equalised.
Kettering responded, levelling the score.
Spalding worked effortlessly as an attacking force and in the dying moments, Steph Wilson won a short corner, and a collective effort saw Hennie Boekestyn tap in the decisive goal.

Spalding Ladies’ 3rd 0
Cambridge City 6th 3
Spalding made a slow start, while City were quick to put the pressure on and were awarded a short corner minutes into the game.
Once Spalding settled and were able to make some breaks. Attempts were made to get the ball into the D but the home side defence were just too strong.
City utilised the ball well and caused the midfielders to have work extremely hard, before slotting one through Eliza Morris’ legs.
The second half began well. Honor Pearson worked tirelessly, pressed hard and intercepted often, then took the ball forwards.
Unfortunately, Vicky Worral, who had been making some important passes and interceptions, was injured.
City took full advantage of this and scored two goals.

Spalding Men’s 3rd 2
Cambridge South 5th 1
Spalding began the game the dominant side and got their reward with Dave Burrell scoring inside the first four minutes.
Spalding continued to keep possession but couldn’t finish any chances.
Going into half time 1-0 to Spalding. 
Spalding continued the second half much the same and 15 minutes into the half they got their second goal by Graeme Matthews.
Cambridge South put pressure on and got a goal back with ten minutes to go but Spalding held against late pressure for an equaliser to win the game. 

Spalding Men’s 4th 1
Bourne Deeping 3rd 4
The match started off with Spalding keeping possession of the ball for the main of the first 15 minutes.
Just after Bourne Deeping gained a short corner which hit a defensive foot so a penalty flick was awarded but this was saved by Eddy Sawyer. 
Bourne Deeping took further possession and dribbled forwards and slotted in the first goal.
After the ball was pushed out again Spalding gained a short corner which nearly went in but was blocked.
Shortly after Spalding gained control of the ball and Reuben Rogers and the wingers dribbled up the pitch trying to even the score, but Bourne’s defence took the ball and passed around Spalding’s players ending with another goal.
Spalding weren’t ready to give up, going to goal when a Bourne defender stopped the ball in its tracks and hit it away.
Ethan Worrall stopped the ball with a reverse pick out of the air, and slipped it to Mark Rogers who smashed the ball into the goal.
This spurred Spalding on and again the midfielders passed the ball making good use of the wingers on their way to goal.
Spalding had lots of attempts, but Bourne’s defence kept on defending and passing it down the line to a strong striker who added two more goals when it became 4-1. 
With three of the more experienced players called up to the third team and two other unavailable this was a very good result against a Bourne side who have lost one all season and sit 2nd.  
Spalding still hold 4th place with a local derby against Long Sutton next week.