03/03/07 East Grinstead 'A' Away
Final Score: East Grinstead 'A' 3 - 12 Hitchin 'A'

Hitchin 'A' made the journey down to East Grinstead with a full team and subs. The match was played on astro and there were 2 referees and a CBO! There was also the added bonus of a perfect sunny afternoon. East Grinstead had a large group of supporters due to their 1st team not having a match this week.

Both teams were aware of the importance of this match and they were equally determined to win. EG 2 were the first to score, with 2 goals in quick succession in the first 15mins. Hitchin 'A' then settled down to take control and replied with 2 goals of their own, EG 2 had a time out, then put the pressure on but the 1st quarter ended all even at 2 - 2.

During the 2nd and 3rd quarters Hitchin 'A' began to control the play more by winning 90% of the face offs and taking the ball of off EG 2 fairly easily. East Grinstead 2 did manage several on target shots but they were all saved by the quick reactions of Shakey. Hitchin 'A' had a solid defence who shut EG 2 out for both quarters and they failed to score. Hitchin 'A' scored 3 goals in the 2nd and 4 goals in the 3rd quarter.

Going into the 4th quarter Hitchin 'A' were 9 - 2 up and they continued to dominate the match with some brilliant teamwork, lots of talking in defence and several fast breaks. They went on to score 3 more goals plus they had several shots that just went wide. East Grinstead didn't give up the fight and they were rewarded with a goal late in the quarter. Unfortunately for EG 2 it was too late and Hitchin 'A' had secured the win when the final whistle went 5 minutes later.

Final score: East Grinstead '2' 3 - 12 Hitchin 'A'

This match was well played, good, clean lacrosse. East Grinstead 2 are a side with a mix of experienced and new players who will only get better as time goes on.. Hitchins' performance was flawless this week with great passing, solid defence and teamwork. With only one match to go, things are hotting up at the top of the East 2 league!!!

Man of the Match was awarded to two players this week:
Gary - for showing what team spirit is all about when he got off his sick bed to play (toilet actually...food poisoning). Well done Gazza, we hope you get well soon .
Shakey - for his lightning reactions in goal. Players: Shakey (GK), Giles, Chris, Martin, Elliot (C), Jon - 2, Rich, Simon, Jonny, Gary, Mike - 5, Ray - 1, Sean - 4, Daniel