GOLDEN BRACE

By Patrick Rowley (26.9.2009)

European gold medallists James Tindall and Matt Daly both scored twice as Surbiton over-ran Hampstead to win their second English League match of the new season 5-2 on the new pitch at Paddington.

Tindall’s first goal, a beautifully controlled and lethal volley, following up a Daly corner shot that rebounded to him waist high on the circle’s edge, must be an early contender for goal of the season.

Surbiton led 5-0, snatching three in three minutes in the second half, but allowed Hampstead to come back with two late corner goals.

Hat-tricks were the order of a high scoring day at East Grinstead where the champions won 8-5 against newly promoted Brooklands. South African Gareth Carr and coach Mark Pearn, the former Olympian, each scored three for the usex club as did Dave Seddon for the visitors.

Title contenders Beeston and Cannock shared two goals at Nottingham, Jamie Parker scoring a first half corner for Beeston and newcomer Nicholas Bondurak replying for Cannock.

Canterbury Ladies produced the performance of the day, putting Trojans to the sword with a 10-1 victory. It was easily their biggest ever
league win.

Four internationals scored in their tally. Mel Clewlow (2), Natalie Seymour (3), Jenny Hall and Cathy Gilliat-Smith were all on target.

Women’s champions Bowdon Ladies suffered a shock defeat at home to Slough, losing 4-3.

They lost only one match last season.

Copy for Sunday Express 27.9.2009