Results 17th February 2024

St Neots Men’s 1s responded to last week’s heavy defeat with an emphatic 8-3 win over Cambridge City 4s.

From the start, they were on top and missed some good chances before Jack Nethercott converted a penalty flick.

Saints could have been much further ahead, but went into the break at only 2-0 after Harry Pybus had finished off an excellent passing move.

In the second half, Saints stepped up a gear and after missing a number of chances in the first period, Owen Edwards tapped in Saints’ third.

Saints countered after a Cambridge City goal with two of their own, first from Mike Hornby and a second from Edwards.

Freddie Spavins fired in a brilliantly hit strike from the top of the D to score Saints’ sixth, before City replied with two goals.

Saints were awarded their third flick of the game and after the second was missed, Hornby took over duties and finished calmly.

The win was completed by Edwards who swept home his third of the game and ensured Saints move back to third in the league.

The Women’s 1s also returned to winning ways beating Cambridge South 3s 3-1.

Saints were the stronger side in the first half and despite having numerous short corners and chances, they were continually denied in front of goal.

They eventually took the lead when Marie Quintilla deflected in a short corner at the post.

In the second half, Saints continued to create goal scoring opportunities and doubled their lead through a brilliant strike from Caroline Osborne.

A South goal pulled them back into the game, but the win was wrapped up late on when Quintilla got her second of the tie.

The Men’s 3s earned their second win of the season, beating Spalding 3s 4-0.

Paul Lawman (2), Nick Hargrave and Georgie Browne scored the goals for Saints.

The Women’s 3s were unfortunately the only team to lose on the weekend, being beaten 2-0 by Cambridge Nomads 2s.

Chris Bates and Tim Wood were on target for the Men’s 4s in their 2-2 draw with St Ives 5s.

The Women’s 4s also drew, thanks to a Jay Dickinson equaliser in their 1-1 tie with Ely City 3s.