A 3pm start under floodlights at amvc saw Bourne Deeping Mens 3 see out a nervy 1.0 victory against a committed and skillful opposition from Peterborough to get their season on track after recent disappointments.
Josh Kenny was inspired at times as the visitors were frustrated at their attempts being repelled as the keeper commanded his area to earn a clean sheet.
The Dragons were able to get a foothold in the game and found good possession through the first half and created good chances of their own. The reliable penalty corner routine produced the only goal of the game, with Aaron Waters first to react following the Peterborough keepers initial save.
Paul Blacklers game was ended with injury as the 3s struggled to match the peterborough pace on the right. But they stuck to their task with every member giving their all to protect their slender lead.
As the second half wore on it was more of a case of defending what they held rather than attempts to add to their tally.
Dylan Criddle, again out of position & alongside Waters in advanced positions often isolated attempted to hold the ball and restore some control for the home team.
Bruised, battered and exhausted by the end of 70 minutrs, this will have been a key victory in the end of season reckoning.