14/10/06 Northampton Away
Final Score: Northampton 6 - 5 Hitchin 'A'

Hitchin 'A' played their first league match away to Northampton Uni on Saturday 14th Oct, under their new capain, Elliot Howard. They were able to field a strong team of 13 men, including 3 goalies! The team were fired up and ready to start the match on time despite two players getting lost on the way there.

Hitchin 'A' dominated the first quarter and were all over Northampton from the start. With some nice passing down the field and acurate shooting Hitchin 'A' scored 4 goals but Northampton managed to slip past a very tight defence and scored 1 goal. Northampton rallied and started to put the pressure on in the second quarter but with the strong defence and some great saves by Shakey, they only managed to score 1 goal and Hitchin'A' also scored 1

Half time: Northampton 2 - 5 Hitchin 'A'

Hitchin 'A' had the upper hand as they went into the third quarter, they hit the pipes several times but couldn't quite get it in. Northampton scored 1 goal. Both teams played end to end lacrosse and were evenly matched throughout, however spirits and tempers spilled over at the end of the quarter.

Both teams remained evenly matched in the final quarter with both sides pushing hard. Northampton gained the upper hand in the last 5 mins and scored 3 goal plus 1 which was disallowed.. Hitchin 'A' fought hard to reply and had a shot go wide in the final moments.

This match was very competitive and physical from the outset and a closely contested opening game.

Hitchin: Martin (GK), Shakey, Stuey, Giles, Chris, Richard (1), Andy, Jon - 1, Ian - 1, Elliot (C), Phil - 3, Ray, Simon