In the true spirit of development games, the two teams both blended gnarled old codgers and lively yoofs to good effect. In the end the Newmarket CodgerYoofs nosed ahead with their superior composure and middle spine of higher level experience

Noses (not in a Roman sense) were too prominent for the unfortunate Stu Creed late in the first half. He had bossed things in his usual combative style up to the point of deciding that some nose on nose action was in order with a Newmarket attacker

Bad call. 

Noses clashed; the Creed conk came out worse; Off he went to Addenbrookes with said broken proboscis. Get well soon Stu

On the pitch CSouth took the lead through the excellent Harry Sample deceiving everyone with his dribbling skills and reverse stick effort through the keepers legs. Barton-esque and then some.

Newmarket equalised, although an unnamed home defender claimed an own goal. Worth taking the credit? Maybe not

Rob Barton, not to be outdone, displayed another of his trademarks when he pounced on to Dexter's rasping goal-bound shot and deflected the ball in from 1 yard out. 

A stirring half-time team talk from crocked captain Sandy (get well soon Sandy) led to a well fought second half, but CSouth were unable to capitalise on many flowing moves and it was Newmarket who won through with two good goals to end up winners.

Notable work from Father of the Club Paul South marshalling the defence, Chairman John putting in some penetrating long passes and crosses, Andy T running the bar masterfully at Cantabs, and everyone playing well for the team were not enough to get the desired result on this occasion.