Cambridge South 5s emerged victorious in a hard-fought encounter against Pelicans M4s, claiming a 1-0 win despite a shaky start. The game opened with South's captain, James Mansell, receiving a green card for an awful tackle after losing possession, setting a tense tone for the early stages.

Pelicans applied pressure but struggled to carve out clear opportunities, allowing Cambridge South to gradually find their rhythm. The breakthrough came via a penalty stroke, earned after some good forward play from Ivo. Chris Clark confidently converted for his first Cambridge South goal, though his teammates missed the moment while enduring a stern lecture from their sidelined captain. Better luck next time, Chris, on getting the applause you deserve!

Leading 1-0 at halftime, South began to exploit weaknesses in the Pelicans' defence. Youngsters Daniel and Jude impressed with their energy and creativity, opening up gaps and driving their team forward.

The second half saw deteriorating conditions, with the pitch resembling an ice rink, leading to frequent slips and tumbles from both sides. Nominations to Matt W and Justin for the best Bambi impressions. However, South's defence held firm. Goalkeeper Ben was sharp when called upon, while Jo D earned a well-deserved Player of the Match with two crucial goal-line clearances to preserve the lead.

In the end, South managed the game to keep a clean sheet and secure the win. It was a gritty performance, showing resilience.