Arriving at the three-pitch hockey metropolis that is CCHC, it was a cold start to derby day on Saturday against City. With captain McLean out this week with a broken thumb, responsibility fell to vice-captain B-Murph to lead the girls to victory.

The opening exchanges saw both teams threaten with a number of attacks, none of which prevailed. South started to gain the upper hand, creating plenty of opportunities in City’s D. Unfortunately no one could find the magic touch to convert; Laura and Maddy with the best opportunities. City were always ready to counter, however South’s defence was excellent. Lots of tracking and flat stick tackling - special mention to MoM Robs Murray who controlled the right channel with block tackle after block tackle, thwarting many City attacks.

Half time, nil-nil.

Second half started in much the same way as the first finished but with more girls making friends with the floor. Just a few shout outs to the memorable falls: Flo, Katie, Alison AND Maddy! Maddy earned herself LOM - as the ball came over her shoulder she looked to turn, however in the process pirouetted and face planted the astro!

The City keeper had to make some crucial saves to keep her side level. It was only a matter of time before ever-reliable Laura finally broke the deadlock and struck gold, scoring the only goal of the match. It doesn’t matter how it goes over the line, it just needs to go over. City put the pressure on in the last few minutes of the half, but once again South’s solid defence came through to see the game out.

Final score one-nil, three points in the bag, clean sheet. Up to third in the table.