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Rubix Pubes 5 - 4 Clerks (scorers above in Jackie's post)
This was a tight, scrappy game from the first to last minute with the odd sweet play that would spark it into life like a brief crowbanger before the scrappy normality resumed, settling over the court like a low-lying grey cloud.
I would probably place part of the blame for this on the poor quality of the Newington court which played its part in breaking up the play with annoying bobbles off uneven parts of the court just as the crucial pass or shot were about to be played. The small size of the court was also a culprit, resulting in little to no margin for error on any passes which was probably why so few were played.
Both teams started conservatively, with Clerks' strong defensive work breaking down some great plays from Antonio and Dave. After a while Dave slotted a couple of good individual goals and Clerks finally replied with a nice move, teeing up Felix to make it 2-1 at the end of the Chukker.
The second chukker was much the same, except for the emergence of Antonio as the game's most dominant player. He controlled the play and Clerks really struggled to handle him but despite having alot of possession and chances, he ended the game without a goal to his name. Clerks took the lead briefly with two goals against the run of play before Daverage restored Rubix Pubes' lead.
The third chukker was yet more of the same, with Antonio continuing to miss chance after chance and Agata adding a 5th for Pubes while Clerks clicked into gear again to produce the play of the match to yet again tee up Felix to make the finish tense. Pubes held on for a deserved win, Clerks played a great defensive game but were unable to use the ball effectively enough when they gained possesion. Despite Antonios dominant individual play, the crucial goals all came from Dave who supported Antonio well so dt gets MVP.