Absolute Scaffolding 23 v Anglo Manx Electrical Services 22 by Colette Gambell Absolute Scaffolding edged out Anglo Manx in a tense and toughly contested victory in the final few minutes of the game. Absolute Scaffolding came away with the all-important 4 points but it was Anglo Manx who dominated the first quarter. Anglo opened up scoring with shooters Sarah Kewley (GS) & Lisa Fitzgerald (GA) barely missing the net. Absolute conceded 3 goals before stepping up in a more organised fashion retaliating by evening the scoreboard with some beautiful shots by Penny Doran (GA) & Claire Fletcher (GS). Anglo’s tight defence soon grew wise as Linda Green & Helen Warner intercepted Absolute’s feeds into the circle, swiftly moving the ball up court into their attacking half and ultimately into the capable hands of their shooters. The quarter ended 6-4 in Anglo’s favour but despite Absolute Scaffolding came back with a vengeance with the dynamic Doran/Fletcher duo really finding form netting the next 6 goals. Absolute looked sharp across the pitch as Toria Newbolt (C) and Rachel Bailey (WA) timed their movements perfectly and passed accurately swiftly delivering into the attacking circle. Play centred in the Absolute attacking half but a missed opportunity saw the ball returned by the Anglo defence into the shooters hands resulting in the first Anglo goal this quarter. The tables turned yet again as Absolute struggled to maintain dominance, but it was short lived with Lindsey Plant (GK) really making an impact with some sharp interceptions. Gill Cunningham’s (GD) & Plant’s pressured defence forced Anglo to concede errors and lose composure just enough for Absolute to regain control but as true fighters Anglo fought on to squeeze a few extra goals taking the half time score to 10-12 in Absolute’s favour. The third quarter was a demonstration of intensity from the Northerners as Absolute stormed their way into an ever more powerful position. They looked to be the clear winners but in a game that was anything but predictive, Anglo increased effort and reduced the margin to within a point in the final minutes of the game. Anglo’s Centre Netty Mooney was true to form with strong competent passing and speed and fitness to rival the best. Errors were forced around the Absolute circle as Anglo challenged to the death. The scores were neck-a-neck as both teams continued to level the scoreline. Despite their utmost commitment and some frustrating and tense minutes as the game drew to a close, Anglo just couldn’t quite grasp the win. Absolute notched up the extra goal moments before the final whistle to ensure they went away with the win not a draw. PoTM: Gill Cunningham (Absolute Scaffolding); Netty Mooney (Anglo Manx Electrical Services) C&S Joinery C 36 v PokerStars 31 by Sarah Bettridge An even match, both teams played well with C&S taking the lead by two goals in the first quarter. PokerStars fought back in the second quarter with some great midfield work from Kaytie Debnam (c) and Nat Christian (WA) compounded by some great shooting from Becs Cubbon (GS) pulling the score back to 17 - 17 at half time. C&S stepped up their game in the second half with some hard work in the goal third from Ellie Harrison (GA) and Kira Longshore (GS) to ensure a 36 - 31 defeat. The score reflecting a very close match. POTM Ellie Harrison (C&S) Kira McAteer (Pokerstars) Results Sunday 6th November Premier: SMP Ballasalla A 61, PWC Manx Gems Rubies 16; C&S Joinery A 43, C&S Joinery B 21; Route 1 Connections 48, SMP Ballasalla B 20; Toomraiders 34, Missfits A 43. Division 1: Absolute Scaffolding 23, Anglo Manx Electrical Services 22; Team DQ Hurricanes 29, PWC Manx Gems Emeralds 18; C&S Joinery C 36, PokerStars 31. Division 2: Fencibles B 33, Switched on Sharks 18; Route 1 Sparks 16, C&S Joinery D 14; Thompson B 39, Moore Stephens Hurricanes 5. Fixtures Sunday 13th November NSC1: 9am Thompson B v Route 1 Sparks; 10am SMP Ballasalla A v C&S Joinery A; 11am Route 1 Connections v C&S Joinery B. NSC2: 9am SMP Ballasalla B v PWC Manx Gems Rubies; 10am Toomraiders v Thompson A; 11am Fencibles B v C&S Joinery D;. CRHS: 9am Switched on Sharks v Moore Stephens Hurricanes; 10am Absolute Scaffolding v C&S Joinery C; 11amMagic Carpets v PokerStars. QEII: 10am Team DQ Hurricanes v Manx Glass Saints; 11am Anglo Manx Electrical Services v Fencibles A. ENDS