Report: 1st XI Men vs City Of Peterborough 2 – February 03, 2024

On a lovely sunny Saturday morning, Spalding clashed with Peterborough in a gripping hockey match that ultimately concluded in a 2-2 draw.

The match started off with tempo set high from both teams. A goal from Peterborough late in the first half made it 1-0, setting the tone for an exciting encounter. However, Spalding quickly countered shortly after the opening goal, as Barney seized the opportunity off a rebound, expertly slotting the ball into the bottom left corner, leveling the score. The intensity heightened in the second half and both teams finding opportunities to attack. However, after a fantastic attacking play and an upgrade in the D, Stus unleashed flick from a short corner, finding the bottom right corner and putting Spalding in the lead.

Despite Spalding’s efforts, Peterborough managed to equalize with another goal, keeping the scoreline deadlocked at 2-2. 

Oscar, emerged as the unsung hero of the match, making a series of brilliant saves that proved instrumental in keeping the team in contention. Amidst the thrilling gameplay, it was undoubtedly a tough day to be an umpire… The fast-paced nature of the match and the closely contested scoreline likely presented numerous challenges for the officials, requiring quick decisions and a keen eye to maintain control over the game. In the end, the game finished in a 2-2 draw and a hard fought point for both teams. Ollie Bakers standout contributions on the field earned him the well-deserved Man of the Match and Barney for DOD.