St Andrews 4
Howard 5
Hybrid Division 1
The last home match of the season was another close encounter. Scott went on first with Sowji but lost in straight games, before Steve equalised the score with Sarah in a very tight best of 3. Unfortunately I couldn't help further our cause and lost with Gerry 24-26 16-21. The ladies won in straight games and restored parity, before Scott & Steve had an unusual loss to Howard's top two men. Luckily Sowji and I played very well and won 21-12 21-14 to make it 3-3 after 6 rubbers.
With the game entering the final third, we needed Gerry to contribute something to the scoreline but he lost with Sarah 16-21 8-21. I dragged us back into the match, ably assisted by Scott in a pulsing 8th rubber, won 18-21 21-16 21-14 setting up King Steve for the grand finale and deciding 9th rubber. Sadly, it seemed as though Gerry was having an off day and though he had one of the best mens partners in Steve, they slumped to a straight games defeat, gifting Howard the points and ensuring our own relegation struggles continue.
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