Match Report 8th January 2020
LM2 vs Melton (A)
*It’s an unexpected loss for LM2 lost the match by a game (9 -10) against Melton losing to 4-5 rubbers.*
Alex & Dan started positively with their 2nd pair winning to 19 & 16. They did added a county player to their second team, but the objective was always to work out with the other player, which was spot on to get us this win. In parallel Sam & Kiranam started with their first pair on full force winning the first game to 16. Sam has brought 6 straight points on Kiranam’s serve in this game is an excellent execution. Sam & Kiranam went with full confidence in the second game leading the score 13 - 5, at which some how the peddles are down losing the communication and the game. It’s unbelievable shocking loss!! Which got stuck in the mind loosing the 3rd game and rubber. Darren & Brad with their third pair has got us some positive news with a commendable wining the rubber to 10 & 12. At this stage, we’re 2 - 1 up in the game.
Alex & Dan with their third pair is a straight forward win getting one more rubber for us. But Sam & Kiranam with the shocking loss from the first game, struggled with their second pair loosing to 19 & 18. Darren & Brad had a good fight with their first pair loosing to 14 & 18. At this stage the match is 3 - 3 equal rubbers and is kind of switched back to the opponents court with the most wins in second phase.
We must win at least 2 games in third phase to win the match. Alex & Dan looks to have struggled with their first pair loosing the game to 15 & 17. In parallel Sam & Kiranam got a hard fought win against their third pair to 19 & 16 winning a must win rubber leaving all hopes with the third pair Darren & Brad for a must win, which again a hard fought loss to 18 & 20 losing the rubber. Very close numbers !! but just short of the match points.
They all are defeat-able pairs, irrespective of ex-county additions, and there are definite learnings for LM2 from the loss. Thanks to all the team fighting for the win and let’s blame Christmas puddings for shedding the water with the win. LM2 still in the competition must win all the remaining matches, fingers crossed 🤞
LM2 Captain Kiranam