LX v Reading Vets
26th April
2009
On a lovely Spring afternoon, LX soon
realised that they were up against a strong opposite (Reading Veterans had just
finished their season as champions of the Wessex Supervets Fixtures Alliance)
and were one down before the team had settle on a great water based astro.
Reading played some
simple quick passing hockey, and although LX defended well, found themselves two
down at halftime. Injuries to Brian Tubb & David Read made the LX task really
tough in the second half, but they came back well with a goal from Chris Jones
which made Reading realise they had a game on their hands.
With an average age of
59 (increase somewhat by Ada Robertson & Keith Hunt playing for Reading) against
the LX’s 67, Reading always had the game under control, but thanks to a goal
from Rod Cochrane, the LX only lost 5:2.
The game was played in a true friendly
Veterans style, and everyone enjoyed the hospitality after the match.
A return game is scheduled for the end
of April next year.
Result: LX 2: Reading
Vets 5
Match Manager: Keith Hunt
