I’m Sure We’ve Played Them Before?
Date:
15 September 2007
Opponent:
Morden Corinthians
Attendance:
0
Result:
Win
Scores:
Morden Corinthians 94 – 10 – 36.3 overs, Morris 8 – 1 – 17 – 4
EMCC 96 – 3 – 35 overs, Colin Smith 32
Report:
After three weeks of disappointing performances, EMCC put all three facets of the game together to win by seven wickets in the late summer sunshine. The skipper won the toss and chose to bowl first, but for once EMCC’s openers were unable to make a break through. An inspired bowling change meant Doug “return of the” Macintyre and Geoff “the silver fox” Morris were in the attack after only six overs and both produced inspired performances. Doug was the first to strike as he found away swing and seam movement, which was virtually unplayable, before Geoff took three wickets in a rush. A fantastic catch from Colin “the crab” Smith was critical but Geoff was able to flight the ball and vary his pace, with his four wickets each being for ducks. Doug took two further wickets, caught at slip and by the keeper respectively and the responsibility fell to Gary “angry” Knapper to keep up the high standards. Gary immediately found the right line and length, and his variations in pace nearly produced an early result before Paul bowled the dangerous Brian and Gary swept away the tail.
On the back of some poor recent batting displays Andy “winter nets” Grant and Matt “bully” Yelland got EMCC off to the perfect start with a partnership of 46 runs. Matt was particularly harsh on anything short and Andy made a conscious effort to see off the dangerous leg spinner, Ahmad, before Matt was caught at point. Colin “the crab” built on his excellent display in the field to top score with 32 runs, and bar a wobble in the 29th over when Andy and “the arm” fell in quick succession EMCC made it home for the sixth win of the season.
Teachers Report: Excellent, Gold Star and a Team Point.
Morden Corinthians Cricket Club, see www.mordencorinthians.org.uk , report of the same match :-
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