Hanslope Reserves 3 - Castlethorpe 4

Despite slippery conditions this was a surpisingly good and fast game. The teams were well matched and the eveness of the game is reflected in the score.
Hope scored two goals in the first half from penalties awarded for hands. He played a fast and intelligent game and was well supported by Garrett and the left-half. In the second half Hanslope took the lead for the third time through Chilton, only for the point to be nullified by a splendid goal by Hope - a fast low shot, which gave Brown no chance. Both sides strove desperately and eventually Clutton got what proved to be the winning goal.
For two such well-matched sides who gave a clean exhibition of football perhaps the result was disappointing fro Hanslope, whose play seamed to merit a division of the spoils. The players of both sides deserve commendation for the way they played in difficult conditions in a local "Derby" and for the backing they gave the referee.