Welliongton 2nd team just miss out on a win.
Wellington 2nd team were playing a rearranged fixture against Westlands. James Luard started the match with a hard fought game which went all the way but unfortunately James lost the fifth 9-10 to lose 2-3. Brian Davenport was next on and looked to be playing good controlled squash having taken a 8-2 lead in the first game. However, he let it slip and ended up losing the first game 8-10. His opponent was now motivated and keen to play a quick game. Consequently Brian lost the next two games 6-9,4-9 to lose his match 0-3. Mike Broom at no.1 was never in serious contention in his match. He lost the first game 1-9. In the second game he started to show some improvement but lost it 4-9. Finally in the third game Mike started to show a bit more determination but still went down 6-9 to lose 0-3. Phil Griffith playing at no. 5 had little trouble in his first game winning it 9-3. In the second he lost his way and the game 8-10. However he got back into the groove and wrapped up the final two games 9-2, 9-1 for a 3-1 win. Finally Phil Hobbs came on at no.2. He took the first two games comfortably enough 9-2, 9-3. However, his opponent managed to pinch the third game 8-10 and took the fourth easily 3-9. Phil managed to regain his concentration and took the fifth 9-3 to win 3-2. The final match score was Wellington 2nd team 8 Westlands 15.
