Olton IV 3 Stratford IV 4
 
A young Olton team had Stratford on the rack from the start. The defense was at 6's and 7's and within 20 minutes Straford found themselves 2-0 down and looked as if it could be a cricket score. Damage limitation allowed Stratford to reach half time at 2-0.
A rousing motivational half time team talk by Nigel Wood meant Stratford started the 2nd half a different team. Ed Hogg burried a penalty stroke and the experienced Peter Havers tucked away the equaliser. Impressive defensive displays by Simon Cossey, Trevor Handcock, Giles Stagg and Mike Bruns gave Straford a solid platform and David Dunnett made several good saves. Ed Hogg completed his brace with a slapshot from the top of the circle and then the revelation and "Man of the Match" Peter Gunnell stepped up. First a goal line clearance kept Olton at bay and then he surged up the pitch to score the 4th with a superb drag flickfrom the edge of the circle almost bursting the roof of the net. Olton did get one back and Stratford had a very nervous final 5 minutes.
A great victory which at one stage seemed an impossibilty.

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