Report: 2nd XI Men vs St Ives 3 – September 28, 2024

Spalding 2nds took a trip down to St.Ives 3rd team in a late evening clash with both teams seeking to improve on their first result.

With the sun already starting to set the game got underway with both teams contesting well. Spalding had an advantage in chances, but had to be weary of the quick counter of St.Ives. After building into the game Spalding were able to take the lead through Tim Maltby finishing off a move that scraped through the St.Ives defence and finished off the half with the 1-0 lead.

The 2nd half continued on in a similar fashion with both teams having chances. Spalding were able to take advantage through Matt Pottle and claim a 2-0 lead before resting on their laurels too much. Conceding a short corner then a goal from a simple mistake to let St.Ives back into the game which they capitalised on scoring a 2nd not long after. Closing in on level terms within the last 10 minutes of the game Spalding won a short corner in which Harry Mablethorpe’s hit deflected up from a defenders stick and looped into the goal giving Spalding the lead again. Spalding tucked in and defended the last 5 minuted holding onto the ball where possible with a hectic last 2 minutes after receiving a green card, but held on.

Final Score: 3-2 to Spalding. MoM: Tom Pilgrim for a strong performance in the centre of midfield