Report: 1st XI Men vs Cambridge City 2 – December 07, 2024

Spalding Men’s 1s VS Cambridge City 

On Dan’s 18th birthday, Spalding 1st team made the journey to Cambridge City Hockey Club for their final game before the new year. The team started off brightly, with standout defensive efforts keeping Cambridge at bay in the opening stages.

As the winds picked up, Spalding’s defense began to feel the pressure. Despite their best efforts, Cambridge managed to break through and score two goals in quick succession. Half time ended at 2-0.

Spalding, after forgetting to eat the halftime oranges, looked to start the second half strong with an early penalty corner won. Spalding fell unlucky not scoring this short. As possession changed hands frequently, Spalding were found on the back foot and Cambridge made it 3-0. 

Spalding responded with a surge of energy. Will Baker led a strong counter, finding himself with a shot at goal, but his effort narrowly missed the target, denying the team a glimmer of hope. As Spalding continued to push for a breakthrough, more chances came, but they were unable to break through the Cambridge defence.

In the final stages of the match, Cambridge extended their lead with a goal from a former Spalding Player. End score, 4-0 to Cambridge.

MOM: Will Baker

DOD: Callum Fravigar