Report by James....Great news, MK Bucks have qualified for the second round of the EKA cup!

Yesterdays replayed fixture concluded with a thrilling fight back from two goals down, to go two goals up and finally win by one goal.

Starting with a three goal lead, the Bucks quickly gave up their advantage letting in a few quick goals and allowing the Notts players time to shoot and collect at will. With no shot clock, and a few very tall players, Nottingham were able to recycle easily and it was only a matter of time before their shots would start falling. However Milton Keynes played a very intense defensive game, covering and communicating well preventing any easy shots being taken. The scores levelled out and Milton Keynes matched them to half time. The previous fixture saw a golden goal victory for Nottingham so it was clear this would be a tight game, but our attacks had faltered somewhat. John Timman made changes bringing on Suzanne and Cam to change up the attack and counter the height advantage. Cam was given strict instructions to win the game. And win it he did. Ali paved the way with three superbly taken goals, including a good trick shot from the feed, making amends for her 12 missed running ins during the previous match. Cam followed this with three goals in 15 minutes, taking over penalty duties from James. Five minutes remaining and Bucks were two goals down, 8 vs 10. Ali and Cam started scoring and we were soon level, the crowds on the side line were settling in for the inevitable golden goal… No need. Draw wouldn’t be good enough for us, two rapid goals knocked the stuffing out of Nottingham , who managed to claw one back, but they had left it too late. Final whistle, cue shouts and cheers and the need to book the hall for the second round match against National League team KwiekVicta. Kick off this Sunday 12noon at Courtside.

Superb performances include an expert demonstration of collect from Hannah, and very tight defending from Pete, who made his opponent look slow.

Line up:

John, Long Paul (2), Ali (3), Chelsie

James (1), Pete, Caz, Hannah

Subs

Suzanne, Cam (3)