Report: 2nd XI Men vs Long Sutton 2 – February 22, 2025
Spalding 2nd XI took the spoils in a tight tetchy local derby with a late winner to prevail 2 v 1.
A goalless first half was dominated by Sutton who were held at bay by a combination of good defending and goalkeeping and a goal line clearance by Ethan is his second appearance for the 2s. During the period Spalding struggled to maintain possession and were second to the 50 50s and a stern talking to was required by stand in captain Tim Maltby and keeper Callaby.
The second half was certainly a stronger one by the 2s who despite some ill discipline and a combination of 4 greens and a yellow were able to prevail. The opener came from the stick of Maltby who received the ball back to goal and was able to swivel and place it in the corner. Spalding looked the stronger at this point but following a short corner a Sutton player was slipped in and in acres of space he was able to place the ball past the onrushing Callaby. After a brief period on ill discipline and playing with 10 Spalding were able to regroup and push for a winner and it came in a carbon copy of the first goal this time from the stick of Ben Scholes 3 minutes from time. Spalding held out and the spoils were theirs in the local affair.
Mom – Willem Borst
DoD – Harry Vickers