RM1 vs St Philips I (A)

The scene was that St Philips had played reasonably well so far and RM1 would need to overcome them to gain a credible place in the tournament. The team for this match was our nominated 1st pair T1- Tom and Khalid , and T2- myself and Dan Martyrs(guest appearance - to reinforce the team).

Tom and Khalid played their 1st pair with ease while myself and Dan M got through their 2nd pair (the opponent just watching in awe every time Dan M smashed) - Myself included🧐. Tom and Khalid giving a mix of power smashes and placements to get through their 2nd pair utilising 3 rubbers. Dan M and myself went through with ease on our second round as Dan M's big smashes were just too hot to handle 🔥🔥.

By now we're 4-0 to Trinity and change of teams with our 3rd pair Khalid and Dan M who comfortably got through their games without breaking a sweat. Myself and Tom being out 4th pair ,e went to 3 rubbers with Tom displaying some ace smashes and was quite close with both teams @ 18 in the third rubber. However after some rallies and cross smash replies from the opponent, the battle ended with St Philips winning a game... ...All in all a respectable 5-1 to Trinity with team morale high for the next games. We face St Philips @ home court on our return leg. Another win against them and Lutterworth would secure our position in this tournament💪💪.

Well done RM1 and great effort by all. Thanks to Dan M for guest appearance.👍👍

RM1 Captain Dan